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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.67, 1,116.96 and 715.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.67, 1,116.96 and 715.70 is: 988.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.67 : 1,116.96 = 715.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.67/1,116.96 = 715.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.67x = 1,116.96 × 715.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.67x = 799,408.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,408.27/808.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.55

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