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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.86, 1,203.22 and 628.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.86, 1,203.22 and 628.02 is: 942.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.86 : 1,203.22 = 628.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.86/1,203.22 = 628.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.86x = 1,203.22 × 628.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.86x = 755,646.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,646.22/801.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.37

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