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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.20, 1,203.54 and 339.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.20, 1,203.54 and 339.74 is: 509.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.20 : 1,203.54 = 339.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.20/1,203.54 = 339.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.20x = 1,203.54 × 339.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.20x = 408,890.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,890.68/802.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.71

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