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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.20, 1,202.71 and 541.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.20, 1,202.71 and 541.54 is: 811.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.20 : 1,202.71 = 541.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.20/1,202.71 = 541.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.20x = 1,202.71 × 541.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.20x = 651,315.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,315.57/802.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.91

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