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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.69, 1,204.33 and 282.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.69, 1,204.33 and 282.75 is: 424.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.69 : 1,204.33 = 282.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.69/1,204.33 = 282.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.69x = 1,204.33 × 282.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.69x = 340,524.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,524.31/802.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.23

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