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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.17, 1,106.33 and 522.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.17, 1,106.33 and 522.27 is: 720.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.17 : 1,106.33 = 522.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.17/1,106.33 = 522.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.17x = 1,106.33 × 522.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.17x = 577,800.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,800.36/802.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.30

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