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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.76, 1,127.52 and 802.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.76, 1,127.52 and 802.56 is: 1,105.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.76 : 1,127.52 = 802.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.76/1,127.52 = 802.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.76x = 1,127.52 × 802.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.76x = 904,902.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,902.45/818.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.21

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