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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.13, 1,203.66 and 339.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.13, 1,203.66 and 339.89 is: 510.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.13 : 1,203.66 = 339.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.13/1,203.66 = 339.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.13x = 1,203.66 × 339.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.13x = 409,105.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,105.98/802.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.03

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