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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.59, 1,201.59 and 509.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.59, 1,201.59 and 509.28 is: 762.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.59 : 1,201.59 = 509.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.59/1,201.59 = 509.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.59x = 1,201.59 × 509.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.59x = 611,945.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,945.76/802.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.46

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