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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.01, 1,200.60 and 617.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.01, 1,200.60 and 617.76 is: 927.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.01 : 1,200.60 = 617.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.01/1,200.60 = 617.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.01x = 1,200.60 × 617.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.01x = 741,682.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,682.66/800.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.09

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