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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.68, 1,106.24 and 522.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.68, 1,106.24 and 522.44 is: 720.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.68 : 1,106.24 = 522.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.68/1,106.24 = 522.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.68x = 1,106.24 × 522.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.68x = 577,948.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,948.10/801.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.93

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