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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.97, 1,377.25 and 801.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.97, 1,377.25 and 801.25 is: 1,200.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.97 : 1,377.25 = 801.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.97/1,377.25 = 801.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.97x = 1,377.25 × 801.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.97x = 1,103,521.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,521.56/918.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.82

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