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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.32, 1,107.34 and 581.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.32, 1,107.34 and 581.20 is: 802.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.32 : 1,107.34 = 581.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.32/1,107.34 = 581.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.32x = 1,107.34 × 581.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.32x = 643,586.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,586.01/802.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.16

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