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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.13, 1,202.57 and 512.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.13, 1,202.57 and 512.96 is: 769.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.13 : 1,202.57 = 512.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.13/1,202.57 = 512.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.13x = 1,202.57 × 512.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.13x = 616,870.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,870.31/802.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.04

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