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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.48, 1,204.96 and 769.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.48, 1,204.96 and 769.20 is: 1,154.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.48 : 1,204.96 = 769.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.48/1,204.96 = 769.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.48x = 1,204.96 × 769.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.48x = 926,855.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,855.23/802.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.99

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