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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.95, 1,203.27 and 801.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.95, 1,203.27 and 801.42 is: 1,104.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.95 : 1,203.27 = 801.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.95/1,203.27 = 801.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.95x = 1,203.27 × 801.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.95x = 964,314.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,314.62/872.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.67

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