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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.21, 1,196.31 and 713.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.21, 1,196.31 and 713.53 is: 1,065.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.21 : 1,196.31 = 713.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.21/1,196.31 = 713.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.21x = 1,196.31 × 713.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.21x = 853,603.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,603.07/801.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.39

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