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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.72, 1,204.08 and 289.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.72, 1,204.08 and 289.72 is: 434.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.72 : 1,204.08 = 289.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.72/1,204.08 = 289.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.72x = 1,204.08 × 289.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.72x = 348,846.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,846.06/802.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.58

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