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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.88, 1,201.52 and 713.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.88, 1,201.52 and 713.63 is: 1,070.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.88 : 1,201.52 = 713.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.88/1,201.52 = 713.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.88x = 1,201.52 × 713.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.88x = 857,434.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,434.71/800.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.62

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