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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.63, 1,375.07 and 800.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.63, 1,375.07 and 800.88 is: 1,202.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.63 : 1,375.07 = 800.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.63/1,375.07 = 800.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.63x = 1,375.07 × 800.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.63x = 1,101,262.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,262.06/915.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.74

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