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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.42, 1,106.13 and 627.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.42, 1,106.13 and 627.46 is: 864.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.42 : 1,106.13 = 627.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.42/1,106.13 = 627.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.42x = 1,106.13 × 627.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.42x = 694,052.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,052.33/802.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.95

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