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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.17, 1,201.68 and 626.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.17, 1,201.68 and 626.90 is: 939.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.17 : 1,201.68 = 626.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.17/1,201.68 = 626.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.17x = 1,201.68 × 626.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.17x = 753,327.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,327.18/802.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.11

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