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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.56, 1,107.54 and 434.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.56, 1,107.54 and 434.56 is: 599.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.56 : 1,107.54 = 434.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.56/1,107.54 = 434.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.56x = 1,107.54 × 434.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.56x = 481,294.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,294.26/802.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.70

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