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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.32, 1,107.38 and 522.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.32, 1,107.38 and 522.06 is: 720.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.32 : 1,107.38 = 522.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.32/1,107.38 = 522.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.32x = 1,107.38 × 522.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.32x = 578,111.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,111.96/802.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.55

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