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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.65, 1,107.84 and 471.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.65, 1,107.84 and 471.18 is: 650.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.65 : 1,107.84 = 471.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.65/1,107.84 = 471.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.65x = 1,107.84 × 471.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.65x = 521,986.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,986.93/802.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.33

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