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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.10, 1,201.59 and 527.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.10, 1,201.59 and 527.35 is: 790.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.10 : 1,201.59 = 527.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.10/1,201.59 = 527.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.10x = 1,201.59 × 527.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.10x = 633,655.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,655.85/802.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.00

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