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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.95, 1,202.75 and 672.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.95, 1,202.75 and 672.59 is: 1,007.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.95 : 1,202.75 = 672.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.95/1,202.75 = 672.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.95x = 1,202.75 × 672.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.95x = 808,948.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,948.25/802.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.47

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