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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.92, 1,210.74 and 700.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.92, 1,210.74 and 700.32 is: 1,052.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.92 : 1,210.74 = 700.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.92/1,210.74 = 700.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.92x = 1,210.74 × 700.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.92x = 847,905.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,905.44/805.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.10

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