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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.96, 1,109.34 and 670.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.96, 1,109.34 and 670.56 is: 927.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.96 : 1,109.34 = 670.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.96/1,109.34 = 670.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.96x = 1,109.34 × 670.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.96x = 743,879.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,879.03/801.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.58

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