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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.26, 1,204.29 and 621.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.26, 1,204.29 and 621.83 is: 933.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.26 : 1,204.29 = 621.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.26/1,204.29 = 621.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.26x = 1,204.29 × 621.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.26x = 748,863.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,863.65/802.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.44

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