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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.90, 1,204.35 and 687.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.90, 1,204.35 and 687.70 is: 1,031.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.90 : 1,204.35 = 687.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.90/1,204.35 = 687.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.90x = 1,204.35 × 687.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.90x = 828,231.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,231.50/802.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.55

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