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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.56, 1,201.80 and 680.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.56, 1,201.80 and 680.60 is: 1,020.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.56 : 1,201.80 = 680.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.56/1,201.80 = 680.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.56x = 1,201.80 × 680.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.56x = 817,945.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,945.08/801.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.44

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