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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.41, 1,202.31 and 677.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.41, 1,202.31 and 677.48 is: 1,016.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.41 : 1,202.31 = 677.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.41/1,202.31 = 677.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.41x = 1,202.31 × 677.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.41x = 814,534.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,534.97/801.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.38

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