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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.60, 1,377.69 and 801.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.60, 1,377.69 and 801.16 is: 1,196.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.60 : 1,377.69 = 801.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.60/1,377.69 = 801.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.60x = 1,377.69 × 801.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.60x = 1,103,750.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,750.12/922.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.35

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