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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.97, 1,207.17 and 713.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.97, 1,207.17 and 713.25 is: 1,070.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.97 : 1,207.17 = 713.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.97/1,207.17 = 713.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.97x = 1,207.17 × 713.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.97x = 861,014.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,014.00/803.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.95

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