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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.56, 1,108.32 and 685.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.56, 1,108.32 and 685.44 is: 946.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.56 : 1,108.32 = 685.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.56/1,108.32 = 685.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.56x = 1,108.32 × 685.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.56x = 759,686.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,686.86/802.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.58

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