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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.66, 1,106.66 and 522.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.66, 1,106.66 and 522.50 is: 720.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.66 : 1,106.66 = 522.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.66/1,106.66 = 522.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.66x = 1,106.66 × 522.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.66x = 578,229.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,229.85/802.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.39

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