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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.64, 1,107.74 and 471.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.64, 1,107.74 and 471.06 is: 650.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.64 : 1,107.74 = 471.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.64/1,107.74 = 471.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.64x = 1,107.74 × 471.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.64x = 521,809.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,809.65/802.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.12

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