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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.07, 1,311.80 and 802.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.07, 1,311.80 and 802.17 is: 1,202.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.07 : 1,311.80 = 802.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.07/1,311.80 = 802.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.07x = 1,311.80 × 802.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.07x = 1,052,282.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,282.60/875.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.51

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