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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.82, 1,200.30 and 618.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.82, 1,200.30 and 618.76 is: 926.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.82 : 1,200.30 = 618.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.82/1,200.30 = 618.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.82x = 1,200.30 × 618.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.82x = 742,697.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,697.63/801.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.26

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