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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.39, 1,107.38 and 634.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.39, 1,107.38 and 634.57 is: 875.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.39 : 1,107.38 = 634.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.39/1,107.38 = 634.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.39x = 1,107.38 × 634.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.39x = 702,706.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,706.95/802.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.76

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