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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.77, 1,202.94 and 596.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.77, 1,202.94 and 596.37 is: 893.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.77 : 1,202.94 = 596.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.77/1,202.94 = 596.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.77x = 1,202.94 × 596.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.77x = 717,397.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,397.33/802.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.65

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