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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.24, 1,103.51 and 690.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.24, 1,103.51 and 690.68 is: 951.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.24 : 1,103.51 = 690.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.24/1,103.51 = 690.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.24x = 1,103.51 × 690.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.24x = 762,163.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,163.32/801.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.23

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