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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.55, 1,106.93 and 533.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.55, 1,106.93 and 533.06 is: 735.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.55 : 1,106.93 = 533.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.55/1,106.93 = 533.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.55x = 1,106.93 × 533.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.55x = 590,058.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,058.06/802.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.23

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