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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.59, 1,107.09 and 522.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.59, 1,107.09 and 522.72 is: 721.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.59 : 1,107.09 = 522.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.59/1,107.09 = 522.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.59x = 1,107.09 × 522.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.59x = 578,698.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,698.08/802.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.04

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