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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.25, 1,202.62 and 281.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.25, 1,202.62 and 281.91 is: 422.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.25 : 1,202.62 = 281.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.25/1,202.62 = 281.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.25x = 1,202.62 × 281.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.25x = 339,030.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,030.60/802.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.60

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