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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.25, 1,196.98 and 639.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.25, 1,196.98 and 639.12 is: 954.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.25 : 1,196.98 = 639.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.25/1,196.98 = 639.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.25x = 1,196.98 × 639.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.25x = 765,013.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,013.86/801.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.78

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