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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.65, 1,204.01 and 711.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.65, 1,204.01 and 711.13 is: 1,068.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.65 : 1,204.01 = 711.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.65/1,204.01 = 711.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.65x = 1,204.01 × 711.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.65x = 856,209.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,209.99/801.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.06

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