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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.69, 1,202.05 and 710.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.69, 1,202.05 and 710.56 is: 1,065.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.69 : 1,202.05 = 710.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.69/1,202.05 = 710.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.69x = 1,202.05 × 710.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.69x = 854,128.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,128.65/801.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.41

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