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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.56, 1,203.42 and 282.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.56, 1,203.42 and 282.46 is: 423.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.56 : 1,203.42 = 282.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.56/1,203.42 = 282.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.56x = 1,203.42 × 282.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.56x = 339,918.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,918.01/802.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.54

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