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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.42, 1,195.65 and 715.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.42, 1,195.65 and 715.08 is: 1,065.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.42 : 1,195.65 = 715.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.42/1,195.65 = 715.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.42x = 1,195.65 × 715.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.42x = 854,981.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,981.83/802.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.51

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