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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.36, 1,215.54 and 800.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.36, 1,215.54 and 800.56 is: 1,101.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.36 : 1,215.54 = 800.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.36/1,215.54 = 800.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.36x = 1,215.54 × 800.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.36x = 973,112.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,112.70/883.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.60

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