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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.59, 1,204.08 and 254.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.59, 1,204.08 and 254.79 is: 382.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.59 : 1,204.08 = 254.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.59/1,204.08 = 254.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.59x = 1,204.08 × 254.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.59x = 306,787.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,787.54/802.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.25

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