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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.30, 1,112.88 and 704.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.30, 1,112.88 and 704.76 is: 970.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.30 : 1,112.88 = 704.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.30/1,112.88 = 704.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.30x = 1,112.88 × 704.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.30x = 784,313.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,313.31/808.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.32

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