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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.75, 1,202.09 and 679.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.75, 1,202.09 and 679.74 is: 1,017.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.75 : 1,202.09 = 679.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.75/1,202.09 = 679.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.75x = 1,202.09 × 679.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.75x = 817,108.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,108.66/802.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.89

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