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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.51, 1,206.75 and 719.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.51, 1,206.75 and 719.71 is: 1,078.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.51 : 1,206.75 = 719.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.51/1,206.75 = 719.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.51x = 1,206.75 × 719.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.51x = 868,510.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,510.04/805.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.21

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