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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.68, 1,199.02 and 716.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.68, 1,199.02 and 716.03 is: 1,068.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.68 : 1,199.02 = 716.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.68/1,199.02 = 716.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.68x = 1,199.02 × 716.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.68x = 858,532.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,532.93/803.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.25

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