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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.20, 1,204.20 and 695.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.20, 1,204.20 and 695.60 is: 1,045.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.20 : 1,204.20 = 695.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.20/1,204.20 = 695.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.20x = 1,204.20 × 695.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.20x = 837,641.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,641.52/801.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.48

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