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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.24, 1,208.70 and 704.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.24, 1,208.70 and 704.04 is: 1,054.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.24 : 1,208.70 = 704.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.24/1,208.70 = 704.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.24x = 1,208.70 × 704.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.24x = 850,973.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,973.15/807.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.18

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