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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.10, 1,196.99 and 637.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.10, 1,196.99 and 637.06 is: 951.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.10 : 1,196.99 = 637.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.10/1,196.99 = 637.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.10x = 1,196.99 × 637.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.10x = 762,554.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,554.45/801.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.88

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