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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.74, 1,205.96 and 478.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.74, 1,205.96 and 478.34 is: 718.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.74 : 1,205.96 = 478.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.74/1,205.96 = 478.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.74x = 1,205.96 × 478.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.74x = 576,850.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,850.48/802.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.60

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