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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.73, 1,204.13 and 282.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.73, 1,204.13 and 282.78 is: 424.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.73 : 1,204.13 = 282.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.73/1,204.13 = 282.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.73x = 1,204.13 × 282.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.73x = 340,503.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,503.88/802.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.18

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