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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.18, 1,200.16 and 709.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.18, 1,200.16 and 709.84 is: 1,062.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.18 : 1,200.16 = 709.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.18/1,200.16 = 709.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.18x = 1,200.16 × 709.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.18x = 851,921.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,921.57/802.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.01

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