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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.02, 1,200.78 and 606.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.02, 1,200.78 and 606.42 is: 907.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.02 : 1,200.78 = 606.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.02/1,200.78 = 606.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.02x = 1,200.78 × 606.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.02x = 728,177.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,177.01/802.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.93

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