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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.64, 1,201.56 and 647.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.64, 1,201.56 and 647.92 is: 971.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.64 : 1,201.56 = 647.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.64/1,201.56 = 647.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.64x = 1,201.56 × 647.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.64x = 778,514.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,514.76/801.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.15

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