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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.08, 1,202.24 and 509.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.08, 1,202.24 and 509.12 is: 763.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.08 : 1,202.24 = 509.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.08/1,202.24 = 509.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.08x = 1,202.24 × 509.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.08x = 612,084.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,084.43/802.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.12

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