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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.92, 1,105.44 and 626.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.92, 1,105.44 and 626.96 is: 864.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.92 : 1,105.44 = 626.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.92/1,105.44 = 626.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.92x = 1,105.44 × 626.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.92x = 693,066.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,066.66/801.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.26

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