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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.70, 1,107.51 and 471.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.70, 1,107.51 and 471.20 is: 650.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.70 : 1,107.51 = 471.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.70/1,107.51 = 471.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.70x = 1,107.51 × 471.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.70x = 521,858.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,858.71/802.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.13

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