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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.41, 1,202.70 and 606.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.41, 1,202.70 and 606.77 is: 909.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.41 : 1,202.70 = 606.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.41/1,202.70 = 606.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.41x = 1,202.70 × 606.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.41x = 729,767.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,767.71/802.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.47

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