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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.27, 1,196.40 and 713.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.27, 1,196.40 and 713.78 is: 1,064.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.27 : 1,196.40 = 713.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.27/1,196.40 = 713.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.27x = 1,196.40 × 713.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.27x = 853,956.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,956.84/802.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.43

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