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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.41, 1,332.92 and 802.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.41, 1,332.92 and 802.15 is: 1,203.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.41 : 1,332.92 = 802.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.41/1,332.92 = 802.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.41x = 1,332.92 × 802.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.41x = 1,069,200.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,200.45/888.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.50

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