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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.56, 1,204.16 and 801.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.56, 1,204.16 and 801.28 is: 1,202.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.56 : 1,204.16 = 801.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.56/1,204.16 = 801.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.56x = 1,204.16 × 801.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.56x = 964,869.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,869.32/802.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.24

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