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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.71, 1,105.07 and 691.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.71, 1,105.07 and 691.56 is: 952.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.71 : 1,105.07 = 691.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.71/1,105.07 = 691.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.71x = 1,105.07 × 691.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.71x = 764,218.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,218.75/802.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.05

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