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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.74, 1,108.80 and 593.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.74, 1,108.80 and 593.22 is: 819.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.74 : 1,108.80 = 593.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.74/1,108.80 = 593.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.74x = 1,108.80 × 593.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.74x = 657,762.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,762.34/802.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.40

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