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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.06, 1,203.41 and 436.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.06, 1,203.41 and 436.42 is: 654.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.06 : 1,203.41 = 436.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.06/1,203.41 = 436.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.06x = 1,203.41 × 436.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.06x = 525,192.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,192.19/802.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.80

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