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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.06, 1,198.62 and 634.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.06, 1,198.62 and 634.82 is: 951.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.06 : 1,198.62 = 634.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.06/1,198.62 = 634.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.06x = 1,198.62 × 634.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.06x = 760,907.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,907.95/800.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.06

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