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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.96, 1,205.48 and 630.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.96, 1,205.48 and 630.23 is: 946.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.96 : 1,205.48 = 630.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.96/1,205.48 = 630.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.96x = 1,205.48 × 630.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.96x = 759,731.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,731.99/802.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.16

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