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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.54, 1,106.56 and 522.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.54, 1,106.56 and 522.38 is: 720.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.54 : 1,106.56 = 522.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.54/1,106.56 = 522.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.54x = 1,106.56 × 522.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.54x = 578,048.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,048.23/802.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.27

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