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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.54, 1,201.92 and 636.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.54, 1,201.92 and 636.11 is: 955.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.54 : 1,201.92 = 636.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.54/1,201.92 = 636.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.54x = 1,201.92 × 636.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.54x = 764,553.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,553.33/800.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.05

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