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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.23, 1,106.71 and 566.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.23, 1,106.71 and 566.52 is: 781.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.23 : 1,106.71 = 566.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.23/1,106.71 = 566.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.23x = 1,106.71 × 566.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.23x = 626,973.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,973.35/802.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.54

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