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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.30, 1,207.95 and 699.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.30, 1,207.95 and 699.70 is: 1,049.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.30 : 1,207.95 = 699.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.30/1,207.95 = 699.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.30x = 1,207.95 × 699.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.30x = 845,202.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,202.62/805.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.55

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