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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.40, 1,309.17 and 802.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.40, 1,309.17 and 802.00 is: 1,203.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.40 : 1,309.17 = 802.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.40/1,309.17 = 802.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.40x = 1,309.17 × 802.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.40x = 1,049,953.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,953.60/872.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.53

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