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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.11, 1,200.42 and 627.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.11, 1,200.42 and 627.35 is: 940.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.11 : 1,200.42 = 627.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.11/1,200.42 = 627.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.11x = 1,200.42 × 627.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.11x = 753,083.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,083.49/801.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.05

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