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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.90, 1,275.30 and 801.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.90, 1,275.30 and 801.18 is: 1,193.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.90 : 1,275.30 = 801.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.90/1,275.30 = 801.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.90x = 1,275.30 × 801.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.90x = 1,021,744.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,744.85/855.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.77

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