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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.31, 1,106.01 and 718.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.31, 1,106.01 and 718.27 is: 991.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.31 : 1,106.01 = 718.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.31/1,106.01 = 718.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.31x = 1,106.01 × 718.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.31x = 794,413.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,413.80/801.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.39

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