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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.45, 1,202.75 and 339.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.45, 1,202.75 and 339.54 is: 508.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.45 : 1,202.75 = 339.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.45/1,202.75 = 339.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.45x = 1,202.75 × 339.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.45x = 408,376.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,376.80/802.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.91

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