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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.36, 1,201.90 and 802.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.36, 1,201.90 and 802.60 is: 1,105.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.36 : 1,201.90 = 802.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.36/1,201.90 = 802.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.36x = 1,201.90 × 802.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.36x = 964,644.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,644.94/872.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.79

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