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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.56, 1,203.06 and 620.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.56, 1,203.06 and 620.88 is: 931.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.56 : 1,203.06 = 620.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.56/1,203.06 = 620.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.56x = 1,203.06 × 620.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.56x = 746,955.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,955.89/801.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.88

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