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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.43, 1,107.02 and 615.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.43, 1,107.02 and 615.59 is: 849.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.43 : 1,107.02 = 615.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.43/1,107.02 = 615.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.43x = 1,107.02 × 615.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.43x = 681,466.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,466.45/802.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.26

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