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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.80, 1,202.40 and 585.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.80, 1,202.40 and 585.72 is: 877.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.80 : 1,202.40 = 585.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.80/1,202.40 = 585.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.80x = 1,202.40 × 585.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.80x = 704,269.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,269.73/802.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.27

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