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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.32, 1,202.55 and 711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.32, 1,202.55 and 711.20 is: 1,065.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.32 : 1,202.55 = 711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.32/1,202.55 = 711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.32x = 1,202.55 × 711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.32x = 855,253.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,253.56/802.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.98

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