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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.80, 1,202.58 and 641.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.80, 1,202.58 and 641.34 is: 960.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.80 : 1,202.58 = 641.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.80/1,202.58 = 641.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.80x = 1,202.58 × 641.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.80x = 771,262.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,262.66/802.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.72

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