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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.10, 1,371.30 and 799.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.10, 1,371.30 and 799.70 is: 1,201.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.10 : 1,371.30 = 799.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.10/1,371.30 = 799.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.10x = 1,371.30 × 799.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.10x = 1,096,628.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,628.61/913.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.00

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