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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.62, 1,203.75 and 478.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.62, 1,203.75 and 478.08 is: 717.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.62 : 1,203.75 = 478.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.62/1,203.75 = 478.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.62x = 1,203.75 × 478.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.62x = 575,488.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,488.80/802.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.01

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