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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.69, 1,202.41 and 417.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.69, 1,202.41 and 417.13 is: 624.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.69 : 1,202.41 = 417.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.69/1,202.41 = 417.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.69x = 1,202.41 × 417.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.69x = 501,561.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,561.28/802.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.85

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