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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.86, 1,203.46 and 510.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.86, 1,203.46 and 510.58 is: 765.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.86 : 1,203.46 = 510.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.86/1,203.46 = 510.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.86x = 1,203.46 × 510.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.86x = 614,462.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,462.61/802.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.34

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