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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.71, 1,204.77 and 559.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.71, 1,204.77 and 559.41 is: 839.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.71 : 1,204.77 = 559.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.71/1,204.77 = 559.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.71x = 1,204.77 × 559.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.71x = 673,957.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,957.97/802.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.60

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