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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.56, 1,106.69 and 523.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.56, 1,106.69 and 523.05 is: 721.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.56 : 1,106.69 = 523.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.56/1,106.69 = 523.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.56x = 1,106.69 × 523.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.56x = 578,854.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,854.20/802.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.26

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