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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.29, 1,212.63 and 703.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.29, 1,212.63 and 703.77 is: 1,059.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.29 : 1,212.63 = 703.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.29/1,212.63 = 703.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.29x = 1,212.63 × 703.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.29x = 853,412.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,412.62/805.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.76

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