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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.51, 1,106.87 and 581.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.51, 1,106.87 and 581.78 is: 802.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.51 : 1,106.87 = 581.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.51/1,106.87 = 581.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.51x = 1,106.87 × 581.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.51x = 643,954.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,954.69/802.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.43

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