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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.01, 1,202.49 and 281.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.01, 1,202.49 and 281.78 is: 422.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.01 : 1,202.49 = 281.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.01/1,202.49 = 281.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.01x = 1,202.49 × 281.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.01x = 338,831.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,831.62/802.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.48

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