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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.63, 1,106.84 and 692.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.63, 1,106.84 and 692.28 is: 955.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.63 : 1,106.84 = 692.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.63/1,106.84 = 692.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.63x = 1,106.84 × 692.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.63x = 766,239.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,239.73/801.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.85

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