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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.30, 1,203.36 and 666.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.30, 1,203.36 and 666.22 is: 999.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.30 : 1,203.36 = 666.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.30/1,203.36 = 666.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.30x = 1,203.36 × 666.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.30x = 801,702.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,702.50/802.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.26

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