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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.55, 1,200.78 and 489.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.55, 1,200.78 and 489.08 is: 731.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.55 : 1,200.78 = 489.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.55/1,200.78 = 489.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.55x = 1,200.78 × 489.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.55x = 587,271.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,271.48/802.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.76

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