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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.48, 1,106.10 and 522

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.48, 1,106.10 and 522 is: 720.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.48 : 1,106.10 = 522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.48/1,106.10 = 522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.48x = 1,106.10 × 522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.48x = 577,384.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,384.20/801.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.40

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