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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.24, 1,103.94 and 689.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.24, 1,103.94 and 689.52 is: 951.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.24 : 1,103.94 = 689.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.24/1,103.94 = 689.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.24x = 1,103.94 × 689.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.24x = 761,190.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,190.26/800.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.20

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