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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.66, 1,349.23 and 802.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.66, 1,349.23 and 802.71 is: 1,202.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.66 : 1,349.23 = 802.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.66/1,349.23 = 802.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.66x = 1,349.23 × 802.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.66x = 1,083,040.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,040.41/900.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.50

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