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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.54, 1,202.73 and 289.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.54, 1,202.73 and 289.18 is: 433.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.54 : 1,202.73 = 289.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.54/1,202.73 = 289.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.54x = 1,202.73 × 289.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.54x = 347,805.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,805.46/802.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.38

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