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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.14, 1,201.85 and 508.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.14, 1,201.85 and 508.92 is: 762.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.14 : 1,201.85 = 508.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.14/1,201.85 = 508.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.14x = 1,201.85 × 508.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.14x = 611,645.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,645.50/802.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.52

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