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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.56, 1,108.82 and 605.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.56, 1,108.82 and 605.72 is: 836.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.56 : 1,108.82 = 605.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.56/1,108.82 = 605.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.56x = 1,108.82 × 605.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.56x = 671,634.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,634.45/802.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.87

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