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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.29, 1,106.62 and 522.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.29, 1,106.62 and 522.10 is: 720.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.29 : 1,106.62 = 522.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.29/1,106.62 = 522.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.29x = 1,106.62 × 522.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.29x = 577,766.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,766.30/802.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.15

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