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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.77, 1,204.33 and 622.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.77, 1,204.33 and 622.41 is: 933.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.77 : 1,204.33 = 622.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.77/1,204.33 = 622.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.77x = 1,204.33 × 622.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.77x = 749,587.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,587.04/802.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.75

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