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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.60, 1,106.10 and 605.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.60, 1,106.10 and 605.80 is: 834.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.60 : 1,106.10 = 605.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.60/1,106.10 = 605.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.60x = 1,106.10 × 605.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.60x = 670,075.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,075.38/802.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.88

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