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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.57, 1,194.66 and 708.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.57, 1,194.66 and 708.31 is: 1,056.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.57 : 1,194.66 = 708.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.57/1,194.66 = 708.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.57x = 1,194.66 × 708.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.57x = 846,191.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,191.12/800.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.98

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