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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.87, 1,204.36 and 282.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.87, 1,204.36 and 282.81 is: 424.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.87 : 1,204.36 = 282.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.87/1,204.36 = 282.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.87x = 1,204.36 × 282.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.87x = 340,605.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,605.05/802.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.23

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