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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.20, 1,202.10 and 679.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.20, 1,202.10 and 679.80 is: 1,018.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.20 : 1,202.10 = 679.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.20/1,202.10 = 679.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.20x = 1,202.10 × 679.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.20x = 817,187.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,187.58/802.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.68

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