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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.20, 1,201.24 and 455.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.20, 1,201.24 and 455.01 is: 681.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.20 : 1,201.24 = 455.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.20/1,201.24 = 455.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.20x = 1,201.24 × 455.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.20x = 546,576.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,576.78/802.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.35

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