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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.17, 1,200.96 and 597.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.17, 1,200.96 and 597.69 is: 894.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.17 : 1,200.96 = 597.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.17/1,200.96 = 597.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.17x = 1,200.96 × 597.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.17x = 717,801.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,801.78/802.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.83

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