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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.70, 1,199.70 and 706.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.70, 1,199.70 and 706.50 is: 1,054.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.70 : 1,199.70 = 706.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.70/1,199.70 = 706.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.70x = 1,199.70 × 706.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.70x = 847,588.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,588.05/803.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.61

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