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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.02, 1,205.82 and 718.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.02, 1,205.82 and 718.34 is: 1,074.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.02 : 1,205.82 = 718.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.02/1,205.82 = 718.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.02x = 1,205.82 × 718.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.02x = 866,182.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,182.71/806.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.65

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