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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.74, 1,107.08 and 582.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.74, 1,107.08 and 582.22 is: 802.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.74 : 1,107.08 = 582.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.74/1,107.08 = 582.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.74x = 1,107.08 × 582.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.74x = 644,564.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,564.12/802.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.96

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