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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.07, 1,203.25 and 282.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.07, 1,203.25 and 282.06 is: 423.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.07 : 1,203.25 = 282.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.07/1,203.25 = 282.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.07x = 1,203.25 × 282.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.07x = 339,388.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,388.70/802.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.14

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