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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.91, 1,207.83 and 702.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.91, 1,207.83 and 702.71 is: 1,053.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.91 : 1,207.83 = 702.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.91/1,207.83 = 702.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.91x = 1,207.83 × 702.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.91x = 848,748.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,748.18/805.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.16

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