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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.20, 1,199.64 and 691.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.20, 1,199.64 and 691.76 is: 1,035.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.20 : 1,199.64 = 691.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.20/1,199.64 = 691.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.20x = 1,199.64 × 691.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.20x = 829,862.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,862.97/801.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.78

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