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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.05, 1,106.19 and 522.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.05, 1,106.19 and 522.37 is: 720.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.05 : 1,106.19 = 522.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.05/1,106.19 = 522.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.05x = 1,106.19 × 522.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.05x = 577,841.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,841.85/802.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.46

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