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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.80, 1,202.18 and 640.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.80, 1,202.18 and 640.80 is: 959.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.80 : 1,202.18 = 640.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.80/1,202.18 = 640.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.80x = 1,202.18 × 640.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.80x = 770,353.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,353.74/802.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.58

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