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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.72, 1,108.56 and 691.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.72, 1,108.56 and 691.57 is: 955.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.72 : 1,108.56 = 691.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.72/1,108.56 = 691.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.72x = 1,108.56 × 691.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.72x = 766,646.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,646.84/802.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.06

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