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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.14, 1,200.33 and 511.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.14, 1,200.33 and 511.26 is: 765.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.14 : 1,200.33 = 511.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.14/1,200.33 = 511.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.14x = 1,200.33 × 511.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.14x = 613,680.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,680.72/802.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.05

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