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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.59, 1,203.89 and 217.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.59, 1,203.89 and 217.62 is: 326.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.59 : 1,203.89 = 217.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.59/1,203.89 = 217.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.59x = 1,203.89 × 217.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.59x = 261,991.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,991.09/802.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.43

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