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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.04, 1,201.98 and 288.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.04, 1,201.98 and 288.68 is: 432.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.04 : 1,201.98 = 288.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.04/1,201.98 = 288.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.04x = 1,201.98 × 288.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.04x = 346,987.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,987.59/802.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.63

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