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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.71, 1,107.54 and 471.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.71, 1,107.54 and 471.02 is: 649.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.71 : 1,107.54 = 471.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.71/1,107.54 = 471.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.71x = 1,107.54 × 471.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.71x = 521,667.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,667.95/802.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.88

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