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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.26, 1,203.40 and 477.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.26, 1,203.40 and 477.90 is: 716.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.26 : 1,203.40 = 477.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.26/1,203.40 = 477.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.26x = 1,203.40 × 477.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.26x = 575,104.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,104.86/802.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.86

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