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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.64, 1,107.40 and 522.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.64, 1,107.40 and 522.88 is: 721.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.64 : 1,107.40 = 522.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.64/1,107.40 = 522.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.64x = 1,107.40 × 522.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.64x = 579,037.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,037.31/802.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.42

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