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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.44, 1,107.36 and 434.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.44, 1,107.36 and 434.44 is: 599.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.44 : 1,107.36 = 434.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.44/1,107.36 = 434.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.44x = 1,107.36 × 434.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.44x = 481,080.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,080.34/802.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.52

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