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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.21, 1,194.82 and 712.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.21, 1,194.82 and 712.53 is: 1,063.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.21 : 1,194.82 = 712.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.21/1,194.82 = 712.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.21x = 1,194.82 × 712.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.21x = 851,343.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,343.31/800.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.90

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