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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.90, 1,207.35 and 710.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.90, 1,207.35 and 710.74 is: 1,066.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.90 : 1,207.35 = 710.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.90/1,207.35 = 710.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.90x = 1,207.35 × 710.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.90x = 858,108.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,108.92/804.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.11

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