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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.08, 1,209.24 and 659.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.08, 1,209.24 and 659.52 is: 994.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.08 : 1,209.24 = 659.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.08/1,209.24 = 659.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.08x = 1,209.24 × 659.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.08x = 797,517.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,517.96/802.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.31

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