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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.82, 1,201.80 and 619.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.82, 1,201.80 and 619.76 is: 927.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.82 : 1,201.80 = 619.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.82/1,201.80 = 619.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.82x = 1,201.80 × 619.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.82x = 744,827.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,827.57/802.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.76

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