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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.41, 1,196.93 and 673.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.41, 1,196.93 and 673.25 is: 1,004.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.41 : 1,196.93 = 673.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.41/1,196.93 = 673.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.41x = 1,196.93 × 673.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.41x = 805,823.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,823.77/802.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.25

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