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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.37, 1,200.16 and 626.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.37, 1,200.16 and 626.81 is: 938.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.37 : 1,200.16 = 626.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.37/1,200.16 = 626.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.37x = 1,200.16 × 626.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.37x = 752,269.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,269.16/801.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.73

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