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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.12, 1,106.46 and 722.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.12, 1,106.46 and 722.83 is: 997.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.12 : 1,106.46 = 722.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.12/1,106.46 = 722.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.12x = 1,106.46 × 722.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.12x = 799,782.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,782.48/802.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.09

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