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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.26, 1,200.32 and 800.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.26, 1,200.32 and 800.21 is: 1,197.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.26 : 1,200.32 = 800.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.26/1,200.32 = 800.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.26x = 1,200.32 × 800.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.26x = 960,498.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,498.06/802.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.24

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