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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.10, 1,203.94 and 571.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.10, 1,203.94 and 571.24 is: 857.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.10 : 1,203.94 = 571.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.10/1,203.94 = 571.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.10x = 1,203.94 × 571.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.10x = 687,738.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,738.69/802.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.42

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