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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.55, 1,203 and 510.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.55, 1,203 and 510.27 is: 764.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.55 : 1,203 = 510.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.55/1,203 = 510.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.55x = 1,203 × 510.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.55x = 613,848.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,848.80/802.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.87

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