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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.89, 1,203.72 and 542.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.89, 1,203.72 and 542.16 is: 812.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.89 : 1,203.72 = 542.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.89/1,203.72 = 542.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.89x = 1,203.72 × 542.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.89x = 652,600.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,600.11/802.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.82

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