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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.16, 1,105.19 and 696.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.16, 1,105.19 and 696.02 is: 960.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.16 : 1,105.19 = 696.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.16/1,105.19 = 696.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.16x = 1,105.19 × 696.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.16x = 769,225.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,225.34/801.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.14

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