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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.64, 1,212.42 and 693.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.64, 1,212.42 and 693.40 is: 1,040.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.64 : 1,212.42 = 693.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.64/1,212.42 = 693.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.64x = 1,212.42 × 693.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.64x = 840,692.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,692.03/807.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.92

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