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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.63, 1,107.62 and 434.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.63, 1,107.62 and 434.63 is: 599.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.63 : 1,107.62 = 434.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.63/1,107.62 = 434.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.63x = 1,107.62 × 434.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.63x = 481,404.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,404.88/802.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.78

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