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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.92, 1,208.30 and 715.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.92, 1,208.30 and 715.34 is: 1,071.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.92 : 1,208.30 = 715.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.92/1,208.30 = 715.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.92x = 1,208.30 × 715.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.92x = 864,345.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,345.32/806.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.17

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