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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.60, 1,200.56 and 687.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.60, 1,200.56 and 687.68 is: 1,029.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.60 : 1,200.56 = 687.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.60/1,200.56 = 687.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.60x = 1,200.56 × 687.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.60x = 825,601.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,601.10/801.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.94

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