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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.76, 1,204.95 and 709.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.76, 1,204.95 and 709.35 is: 1,058.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.76 : 1,204.95 = 709.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.76/1,204.95 = 709.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.76x = 1,204.95 × 709.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.76x = 854,731.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,731.28/807.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.15

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