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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.68, 1,106.83 and 522.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.68, 1,106.83 and 522.40 is: 720.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.68 : 1,106.83 = 522.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.68/1,106.83 = 522.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.68x = 1,106.83 × 522.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.68x = 578,205.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,205.01/802.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.34

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