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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.99, 1,206.95 and 712.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.99, 1,206.95 and 712.60 is: 1,073.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.99 : 1,206.95 = 712.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.99/1,206.95 = 712.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.99x = 1,206.95 × 712.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.99x = 860,070.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,070.00/800.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.76

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