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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.92, 1,206.24 and 697.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.92, 1,206.24 and 697.32 is: 1,047.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.92 : 1,206.24 = 697.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.92/1,206.24 = 697.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.92x = 1,206.24 × 697.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.92x = 841,135.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,135.28/802.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.60

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