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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.38, 1,107.38 and 582.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.38, 1,107.38 and 582.06 is: 803.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.38 : 1,107.38 = 582.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.38/1,107.38 = 582.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.38x = 1,107.38 × 582.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.38x = 644,561.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,561.60/802.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.31

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