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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.73, 1,203.98 and 254.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.73, 1,203.98 and 254.86 is: 382.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.73 : 1,203.98 = 254.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.73/1,203.98 = 254.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.73x = 1,203.98 × 254.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.73x = 306,846.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,846.34/802.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.25

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