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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.52, 1,208.70 and 719.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.52, 1,208.70 and 719.76 is: 1,078.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.52 : 1,208.70 = 719.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.52/1,208.70 = 719.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.52x = 1,208.70 × 719.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.52x = 869,973.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,973.91/806.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.68

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