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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.72, 1,207.20 and 704.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.72, 1,207.20 and 704.40 is: 1,054.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.72 : 1,207.20 = 704.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.72/1,207.20 = 704.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.72x = 1,207.20 × 704.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.72x = 850,351.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,351.68/806.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.09

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