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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.35, 1,201.89 and 582.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.35, 1,201.89 and 582.84 is: 873.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.35 : 1,201.89 = 582.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.35/1,201.89 = 582.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.35x = 1,201.89 × 582.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.35x = 700,509.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,509.57/802.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.07

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