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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.20, 1,201.14 and 692.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.20, 1,201.14 and 692.76 is: 1,037.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.20 : 1,201.14 = 692.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.20/1,201.14 = 692.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.20x = 1,201.14 × 692.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.20x = 832,101.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,101.75/802.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.27

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