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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.08, 1,201.50 and 527.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.08, 1,201.50 and 527.49 is: 790.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.08 : 1,201.50 = 527.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.08/1,201.50 = 527.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.08x = 1,201.50 × 527.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.08x = 633,779.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,779.24/802.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.17

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