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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.69, 1,199.43 and 703.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.69, 1,199.43 and 703.41 is: 1,052.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.69 : 1,199.43 = 703.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.69/1,199.43 = 703.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.69x = 1,199.43 × 703.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.69x = 843,691.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,691.06/801.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.39

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