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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.17, 1,202.04 and 391.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.17, 1,202.04 and 391.23 is: 586.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.17 : 1,202.04 = 391.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.17/1,202.04 = 391.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.17x = 1,202.04 × 391.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.17x = 470,274.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,274.11/802.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.25

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