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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.83, 1,112.58 and 718.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.83, 1,112.58 and 718.35 is: 991.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.83 : 1,112.58 = 718.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.83/1,112.58 = 718.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.83x = 1,112.58 × 718.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.83x = 799,221.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,221.84/805.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.80

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