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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.55, 1,204.86 and 646.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.55, 1,204.86 and 646.47 is: 970.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.55 : 1,204.86 = 646.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.55/1,204.86 = 646.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.55x = 1,204.86 × 646.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.55x = 778,905.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,905.84/802.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.54

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