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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.82, 1,209.15 and 602.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.82, 1,209.15 and 602.16 is: 902.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.82 : 1,209.15 = 602.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.82/1,209.15 = 602.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.82x = 1,209.15 × 602.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.82x = 728,101.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,101.76/806.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.43

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