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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.23, 1,106.60 and 506.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.23, 1,106.60 and 506.98 is: 699.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.23 : 1,106.60 = 506.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.23/1,106.60 = 506.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.23x = 1,106.60 × 506.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.23x = 561,022.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,022.92/802.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.33

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