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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.68, 1,200.69 and 627.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.68, 1,200.69 and 627.26 is: 939.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.68 : 1,200.69 = 627.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.68/1,200.69 = 627.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.68x = 1,200.69 × 627.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.68x = 753,138.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,138.81/801.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.46

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