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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.69, 1,203.50 and 412.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.69, 1,203.50 and 412.20 is: 618.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.69 : 1,203.50 = 412.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.69/1,203.50 = 412.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.69x = 1,203.50 × 412.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.69x = 496,085.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,085.15/802.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.03

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