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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.87, 1,202.97 and 455.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.87, 1,202.97 and 455.37 is: 683.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.87 : 1,202.97 = 455.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.87/1,202.97 = 455.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.87x = 1,202.97 × 455.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.87x = 547,796.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,796.45/801.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.15

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