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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.64, 1,201.08 and 511.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.64, 1,201.08 and 511.76 is: 765.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.64 : 1,201.08 = 511.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.64/1,201.08 = 511.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.64x = 1,201.08 × 511.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.64x = 614,664.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,664.70/802.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.80

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