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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.68, 1,107.93 and 471.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.68, 1,107.93 and 471.12 is: 650.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.68 : 1,107.93 = 471.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.68/1,107.93 = 471.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.68x = 1,107.93 × 471.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.68x = 521,967.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,967.98/802.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.28

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