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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.36, 1,203.99 and 437.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.36, 1,203.99 and 437.17 is: 656.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.36 : 1,203.99 = 437.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.36/1,203.99 = 437.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.36x = 1,203.99 × 437.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.36x = 526,350.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,350.53/802.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.01

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