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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.56, 1,200.46 and 672.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.56, 1,200.46 and 672.39 is: 1,007.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.56 : 1,200.46 = 672.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.56/1,200.46 = 672.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.56x = 1,200.46 × 672.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.56x = 807,174.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,174.25/801.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.01

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