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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.56, 1,202.10 and 390.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.56, 1,202.10 and 390.82 is: 585.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.56 : 1,202.10 = 390.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.56/1,202.10 = 390.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.56x = 1,202.10 × 390.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.56x = 469,804.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,804.72/802.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.38

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