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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.62, 1,106.46 and 566.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.62, 1,106.46 and 566.37 is: 780.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.62 : 1,106.46 = 566.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.62/1,106.46 = 566.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.62x = 1,106.46 × 566.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.62x = 626,665.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,665.75/802.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.78

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