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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.55, 1,203.82 and 475.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.55, 1,203.82 and 475.76 is: 713.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.55 : 1,203.82 = 475.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.55/1,203.82 = 475.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.55x = 1,203.82 × 475.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.55x = 572,724.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,724.45/802.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.63

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