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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.76, 1,107.72 and 593.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.76, 1,107.72 and 593.06 is: 818.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.76 : 1,107.72 = 593.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.76/1,107.72 = 593.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.76x = 1,107.72 × 593.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.76x = 656,938.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,938.88/802.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.36

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