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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.96, 1,201.62 and 688.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.96, 1,201.62 and 688.68 is: 1,028.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.96 : 1,201.62 = 688.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.96/1,201.62 = 688.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.96x = 1,201.62 × 688.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.96x = 827,531.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,531.66/804.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.04

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