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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.70, 1,202.55 and 763.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.70, 1,202.55 and 763.90 is: 1,145.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.70 : 1,202.55 = 763.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.70/1,202.55 = 763.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.70x = 1,202.55 × 763.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.70x = 918,627.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,627.95/801.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.85

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