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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.87, 1,199.82 and 715.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.87, 1,199.82 and 715.10 is: 1,071.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.87 : 1,199.82 = 715.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.87/1,199.82 = 715.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.87x = 1,199.82 × 715.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.87x = 857,991.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,991.28/800.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.32

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