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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.09, 1,202.02 and 592.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.09, 1,202.02 and 592.25 is: 887.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.09 : 1,202.02 = 592.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.09/1,202.02 = 592.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.09x = 1,202.02 × 592.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.09x = 711,896.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,896.35/802.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.55

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