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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.16, 1,201.98 and 455.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.16, 1,201.98 and 455.06 is: 681.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.16 : 1,201.98 = 455.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.16/1,201.98 = 455.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.16x = 1,201.98 × 455.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.16x = 546,973.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,973.02/802.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.88

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