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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.88, 1,107.18 and 692.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.88, 1,107.18 and 692.54 is: 956.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.88 : 1,107.18 = 692.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.88/1,107.18 = 692.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.88x = 1,107.18 × 692.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.88x = 766,766.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,766.44/801.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.21

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