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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.28, 1,193.94 and 677.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.28, 1,193.94 and 677.16 is: 1,010.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.28 : 1,193.94 = 677.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.28/1,193.94 = 677.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.28x = 1,193.94 × 677.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.28x = 808,488.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,488.41/800.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.26

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