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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.43, 1,108.13 and 625.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.43, 1,108.13 and 625.88 is: 864.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.43 : 1,108.13 = 625.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.43/1,108.13 = 625.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.43x = 1,108.13 × 625.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.43x = 693,547.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,547.73/802.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.31

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