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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.50, 1,201.41 and 648.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.50, 1,201.41 and 648.74 is: 971.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.50 : 1,201.41 = 648.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.50/1,201.41 = 648.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.50x = 1,201.41 × 648.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.50x = 779,396.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,396.72/802.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.21

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