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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.63, 1,106.69 and 718.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.63, 1,106.69 and 718.56 is: 992.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.63 : 1,106.69 = 718.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.63/1,106.69 = 718.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.63x = 1,106.69 × 718.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.63x = 795,219.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,219.57/801.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.00

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