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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.25, 1,107.11 and 434.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.25, 1,107.11 and 434.25 is: 599.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.25 : 1,107.11 = 434.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.25/1,107.11 = 434.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.25x = 1,107.11 × 434.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.25x = 480,762.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,762.52/802.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.27

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