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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.16, 1,258.80 and 802.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.16, 1,258.80 and 802.46 is: 1,106.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.16 : 1,258.80 = 802.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.16/1,258.80 = 802.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.16x = 1,258.80 × 802.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.16x = 1,010,136.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,136.65/913.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.20

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