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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.41, 1,201.58 and 672.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.41, 1,201.58 and 672.09 is: 1,006.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.41 : 1,201.58 = 672.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.41/1,201.58 = 672.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.41x = 1,201.58 × 672.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.41x = 807,569.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,569.90/802.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.43

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