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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.83, 1,197.77 and 715.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.83, 1,197.77 and 715.11 is: 1,066.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.83 : 1,197.77 = 715.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.83/1,197.77 = 715.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.83x = 1,197.77 × 715.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.83x = 856,537.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,537.30/802.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.90

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