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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.37, 1,105.04 and 691.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.37, 1,105.04 and 691.81 is: 952.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.37 : 1,105.04 = 691.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.37/1,105.04 = 691.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.37x = 1,105.04 × 691.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.37x = 764,476.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,476.69/802.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.77

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