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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.86, 1,207.94 and 478.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.86, 1,207.94 and 478.46 is: 719.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.86 : 1,207.94 = 478.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.86/1,207.94 = 478.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.86x = 1,207.94 × 478.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.86x = 577,950.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,950.97/802.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.87

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