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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.66, 1,201.26 and 760.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.66, 1,201.26 and 760.08 is: 1,138.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.66 : 1,201.26 = 760.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.66/1,201.26 = 760.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.66x = 1,201.26 × 760.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.66x = 913,053.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,053.70/801.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.95

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