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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.09, 1,202.44 and 602.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.09, 1,202.44 and 602.76 is: 904.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.09 : 1,202.44 = 602.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.09/1,202.44 = 602.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.09x = 1,202.44 × 602.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.09x = 724,782.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,782.73/801.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.75

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