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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.39, 1,107.40 and 566.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.39, 1,107.40 and 566.11 is: 781.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.39 : 1,107.40 = 566.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.39/1,107.40 = 566.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.39x = 1,107.40 × 566.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.39x = 626,910.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,910.21/802.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.30

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