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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.62, 1,203.89 and 282.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.62, 1,203.89 and 282.65 is: 423.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.62 : 1,203.89 = 282.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.62/1,203.89 = 282.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.62x = 1,203.89 × 282.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.62x = 340,272.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,272.08/802.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.95

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