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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.04, 1,202.24 and 609.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.04, 1,202.24 and 609.24 is: 913.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.04 : 1,202.24 = 609.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.04/1,202.24 = 609.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.04x = 1,202.24 × 609.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.04x = 732,452.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,452.70/802.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.24

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