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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.58, 1,203.88 and 282.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.58, 1,203.88 and 282.56 is: 423.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.58 : 1,203.88 = 282.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.58/1,203.88 = 282.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.58x = 1,203.88 × 282.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.58x = 340,168.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,168.33/802.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.84

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