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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.62, 1,106.93 and 522.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.62, 1,106.93 and 522.75 is: 720.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.62 : 1,106.93 = 522.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.62/1,106.93 = 522.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.62x = 1,106.93 × 522.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.62x = 578,645.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,645.04/802.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.95

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