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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.32, 1,116.04 and 720.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.32, 1,116.04 and 720.84 is: 995.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.32 : 1,116.04 = 720.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.32/1,116.04 = 720.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.32x = 1,116.04 × 720.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.32x = 804,486.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,486.27/808.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.26

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