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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.70, 1,204.62 and 712.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.70, 1,204.62 and 712.56 is: 1,068.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.70 : 1,204.62 = 712.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.70/1,204.62 = 712.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.70x = 1,204.62 × 712.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.70x = 858,364.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,364.03/803.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.02

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