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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.70, 1,203.12 and 711.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.70, 1,203.12 and 711.56 is: 1,066.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.70 : 1,203.12 = 711.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.70/1,203.12 = 711.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.70x = 1,203.12 × 711.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.70x = 856,092.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,092.07/802.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.52

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