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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.68, 1,108.26 and 627.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.68, 1,108.26 and 627.72 is: 866.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.68 : 1,108.26 = 627.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.68/1,108.26 = 627.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.68x = 1,108.26 × 627.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.68x = 695,676.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,676.97/802.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.69

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