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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.62, 1,325.70 and 810.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.62, 1,325.70 and 810.02 is: 1,212.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.62 : 1,325.70 = 810.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.62/1,325.70 = 810.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.62x = 1,325.70 × 810.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.62x = 1,073,846.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,846.83/885.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.53

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