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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.62, 1,113.35 and 802.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.62, 1,113.35 and 802.71 is: 1,101.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.62 : 1,113.35 = 802.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.62/1,113.35 = 802.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.62x = 1,113.35 × 802.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.62x = 893,693.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,693.16/811.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.12

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