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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.60, 1,105.10 and 662.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.60, 1,105.10 and 662.26 is: 911.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.60 : 1,105.10 = 662.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.60/1,105.10 = 662.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.60x = 1,105.10 × 662.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.60x = 731,863.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,863.53/802.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.87

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