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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.18, 1,106.18 and 522.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.18, 1,106.18 and 522.43 is: 720.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.18 : 1,106.18 = 522.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.18/1,106.18 = 522.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.18x = 1,106.18 × 522.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.18x = 577,901.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,901.62/802.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.41

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