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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.13, 1,106.93 and 434.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.13, 1,106.93 and 434.13 is: 599.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.13 : 1,106.93 = 434.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.13/1,106.93 = 434.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.13x = 1,106.93 × 434.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.13x = 480,551.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,551.52/802.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.09

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