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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.96, 1,203.36 and 513.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.96, 1,203.36 and 513.76 is: 769.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.96 : 1,203.36 = 513.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.96/1,203.36 = 513.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.96x = 1,203.36 × 513.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.96x = 618,238.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,238.23/802.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.95

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