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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.82, 1,203.42 and 386.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.82, 1,203.42 and 386.24 is: 578.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.82 : 1,203.42 = 386.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.82/1,203.42 = 386.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.82x = 1,203.42 × 386.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.82x = 464,808.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,808.94/802.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.97

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