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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.02, 1,203.16 and 788.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.02, 1,203.16 and 788.88 is: 1,183.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.02 : 1,203.16 = 788.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.02/1,203.16 = 788.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.02x = 1,203.16 × 788.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.02x = 949,148.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,148.86/802.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.45

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