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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.17, 1,105.79 and 627.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.17, 1,105.79 and 627.21 is: 864.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.17 : 1,105.79 = 627.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.17/1,105.79 = 627.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.17x = 1,105.79 × 627.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.17x = 693,559.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,559.41/802.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.60

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