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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.95, 1,204.60 and 509.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.95, 1,204.60 and 509.42 is: 764.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.95 : 1,204.60 = 509.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.95/1,204.60 = 509.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.95x = 1,204.60 × 509.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.95x = 613,641.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,641.95/802.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.23

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