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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.19, 1,203.13 and 541.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.19, 1,203.13 and 541.40 is: 812.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.19 : 1,203.13 = 541.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.19/1,203.13 = 541.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.19x = 1,203.13 × 541.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.19x = 651,374.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,374.58/802.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.00

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