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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.85, 1,365.35 and 802.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.85, 1,365.35 and 802.50 is: 1,201.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.85 : 1,365.35 = 802.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.85/1,365.35 = 802.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.85x = 1,365.35 × 802.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.85x = 1,095,689.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,689.36/911.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.61

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