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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.70, 1,373.55 and 807.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.70, 1,373.55 and 807.70 is: 1,211.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.70 : 1,373.55 = 807.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.70/1,373.55 = 807.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.70x = 1,373.55 × 807.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.70x = 1,109,416.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,416.34/915.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.55

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