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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.12, 1,266 and 801.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.12, 1,266 and 801.96 is: 1,204.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.12 : 1,266 = 801.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.12/1,266 = 801.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.12x = 1,266 × 801.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.12x = 1,015,281.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,281.36/843.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.20

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