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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.38, 1,106.28 and 669.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.38, 1,106.28 and 669.79 is: 923.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.38 : 1,106.28 = 669.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.38/1,106.28 = 669.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.38x = 1,106.28 × 669.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.38x = 740,975.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,975.28/802.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.47

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