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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.32, 1,107.52 and 592.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.32, 1,107.52 and 592.52 is: 817.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.32 : 1,107.52 = 592.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.32/1,107.52 = 592.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.32x = 1,107.52 × 592.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.32x = 656,227.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,227.75/802.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.91

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