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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.38, 1,203.57 and 641.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.38, 1,203.57 and 641.09 is: 961.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.38 : 1,203.57 = 641.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.38/1,203.57 = 641.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.38x = 1,203.57 × 641.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.38x = 771,599.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,599.70/802.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.63

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