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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.67, 1,114.20 and 713.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.67, 1,114.20 and 713.70 is: 985.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.67 : 1,114.20 = 713.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.67/1,114.20 = 713.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.67x = 1,114.20 × 713.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.67x = 795,204.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,204.54/806.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.79

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