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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.06, 1,202.79 and 281.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.06, 1,202.79 and 281.98 is: 422.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.06 : 1,202.79 = 281.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.06/1,202.79 = 281.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.06x = 1,202.79 × 281.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.06x = 339,162.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,162.72/802.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.86

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