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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.72, 1,203.84 and 282.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.72, 1,203.84 and 282.58 is: 423.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.72 : 1,203.84 = 282.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.72/1,203.84 = 282.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.72x = 1,203.84 × 282.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.72x = 340,181.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,181.11/802.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.79

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