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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.51, 1,344.74 and 800.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.51, 1,344.74 and 800.55 is: 1,103.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.51 : 1,344.74 = 800.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.51/1,344.74 = 800.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.51x = 1,344.74 × 800.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.51x = 1,076,527.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,527.60/975.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.55

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