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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.94, 1,106.13 and 719.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.94, 1,106.13 and 719.86 is: 992.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.94 : 1,106.13 = 719.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.94/1,106.13 = 719.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.94x = 1,106.13 × 719.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.94x = 796,258.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,258.74/801.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.92

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