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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.60, 1,225.44 and 801.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.60, 1,225.44 and 801.68 is: 1,208.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.60 : 1,225.44 = 801.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.60/1,225.44 = 801.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.60x = 1,225.44 × 801.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.60x = 982,410.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,410.74/812.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.97

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