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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.60, 1,202.82 and 528.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.60, 1,202.82 and 528.28 is: 791.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.60 : 1,202.82 = 528.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.60/1,202.82 = 528.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.60x = 1,202.82 × 528.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.60x = 635,425.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,425.75/802.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.71

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