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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.34, 1,203.68 and 599.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.34, 1,203.68 and 599.33 is: 899.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.34 : 1,203.68 = 599.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.34/1,203.68 = 599.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.34x = 1,203.68 × 599.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.34x = 721,392.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,392.52/802.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.12

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