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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.21, 1,207.82 and 713.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.21, 1,207.82 and 713.68 is: 1,070.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.21 : 1,207.82 = 713.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.21/1,207.82 = 713.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.21x = 1,207.82 × 713.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.21x = 861,996.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,996.98/805.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.52

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