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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.84, 1,200.54 and 628.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.84, 1,200.54 and 628.08 is: 940.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.84 : 1,200.54 = 628.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.84/1,200.54 = 628.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.84x = 1,200.54 × 628.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.84x = 754,035.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,035.16/801.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.38

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