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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.46, 1,107.42 and 605.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.46, 1,107.42 and 605.63 is: 835.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.46 : 1,107.42 = 605.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.46/1,107.42 = 605.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.46x = 1,107.42 × 605.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.46x = 670,684.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,684.45/802.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.79

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