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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.13, 1,197.16 and 719.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.13, 1,197.16 and 719.20 is: 1,076.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.13 : 1,197.16 = 719.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.13/1,197.16 = 719.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.13x = 1,197.16 × 719.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.13x = 861,001.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,001.22/800.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.07

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