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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.66, 1,204.22 and 282.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.66, 1,204.22 and 282.79 is: 424.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.66 : 1,204.22 = 282.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.66/1,204.22 = 282.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.66x = 1,204.22 × 282.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.66x = 340,542.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,542.00/802.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.27

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