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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.23, 1,200.83 and 510.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.23, 1,200.83 and 510.07 is: 763.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.23 : 1,200.83 = 510.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.23/1,200.83 = 510.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.23x = 1,200.83 × 510.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.23x = 612,501.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,501.99/802.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.49

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