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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.83, 1,201.80 and 710.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.83, 1,201.80 and 710.70 is: 1,065.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.83 : 1,201.80 = 710.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.83/1,201.80 = 710.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.83x = 1,201.80 × 710.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.83x = 854,115.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,115.71/801.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.21

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