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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.33, 1,111.41 and 714.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.33, 1,111.41 and 714.05 is: 984.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.33 : 1,111.41 = 714.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.33/1,111.41 = 714.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.33x = 1,111.41 × 714.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.33x = 793,596.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,596.75/806.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.21

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