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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.06, 1,102.46 and 678.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.06, 1,102.46 and 678.34 is: 933.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.06 : 1,102.46 = 678.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.06/1,102.46 = 678.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.06x = 1,102.46 × 678.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.06x = 747,842.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,842.72/801.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.57

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