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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.78, 1,114.14 and 695.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.78, 1,114.14 and 695.21 is: 960.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.78 : 1,114.14 = 695.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.78/1,114.14 = 695.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.78x = 1,114.14 × 695.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.78x = 774,556.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,556.06/806.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.06

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