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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.17, 1,104.78 and 691.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.17, 1,104.78 and 691.61 is: 952.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.17 : 1,104.78 = 691.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.17/1,104.78 = 691.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.17x = 1,104.78 × 691.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.17x = 764,071.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,071.37/802.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.51

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