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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.29, 1,106.87 and 678.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.29, 1,106.87 and 678.27 is: 936.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.29 : 1,106.87 = 678.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.29/1,106.87 = 678.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.29x = 1,106.87 × 678.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.29x = 750,749.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,749.17/801.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.93

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