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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.20, 1,203.30 and 567.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.20, 1,203.30 and 567.30 is: 850.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.20 : 1,203.30 = 567.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.20/1,203.30 = 567.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.20x = 1,203.30 × 567.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.20x = 682,632.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,632.09/802.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.95

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