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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.14, 1,110.84 and 708.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.14, 1,110.84 and 708.72 is: 975.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.14 : 1,110.84 = 708.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.14/1,110.84 = 708.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.14x = 1,110.84 × 708.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.14x = 787,274.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,274.52/807.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.39

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