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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.09, 1,201.86 and 619.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.09, 1,201.86 and 619.93 is: 928.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.09 : 1,201.86 = 619.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.09/1,201.86 = 619.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.09x = 1,201.86 × 619.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.09x = 745,069.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,069.07/802.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.91

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