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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.90, 1,204.35 and 792.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.90, 1,204.35 and 792.10 is: 1,188.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.90 : 1,204.35 = 792.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.90/1,204.35 = 792.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.90x = 1,204.35 × 792.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.90x = 953,965.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,965.64/802.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.15

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