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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.17, 1,205.68 and 713.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.17, 1,205.68 and 713.58 is: 1,068.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.17 : 1,205.68 = 713.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.17/1,205.68 = 713.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.17x = 1,205.68 × 713.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.17x = 860,349.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,349.13/805.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.53

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