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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.80, 1,347.30 and 802.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.80, 1,347.30 and 802.20 is: 1,206.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.80 : 1,347.30 = 802.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.80/1,347.30 = 802.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.80x = 1,347.30 × 802.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.80x = 1,080,804.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,804.06/895.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.52

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