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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.69, 1,200.56 and 709.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.69, 1,200.56 and 709.56 is: 1,063.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.69 : 1,200.56 = 709.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.69/1,200.56 = 709.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.69x = 1,200.56 × 709.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.69x = 851,865.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,865.81/800.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.92

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