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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.17, 1,204.23 and 629.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.17, 1,204.23 and 629.93 is: 945.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.17 : 1,204.23 = 629.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.17/1,204.23 = 629.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.17x = 1,204.23 × 629.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.17x = 758,571.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,571.43/802.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.66

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