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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.20, 1,202.46 and 719.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.20, 1,202.46 and 719.83 is: 1,077.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.20 : 1,202.46 = 719.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.20/1,202.46 = 719.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.20x = 1,202.46 × 719.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.20x = 865,566.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,566.78/803.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.65

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