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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.57, 1,106.62 and 654.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.57, 1,106.62 and 654.74 is: 902.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.57 : 1,106.62 = 654.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.57/1,106.62 = 654.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.57x = 1,106.62 × 654.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.57x = 724,548.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,548.38/802.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.79

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