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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.85, 1,206.98 and 713.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.85, 1,206.98 and 713.13 is: 1,070.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.85 : 1,206.98 = 713.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.85/1,206.98 = 713.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.85x = 1,206.98 × 713.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.85x = 860,733.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,733.65/803.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.76

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