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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.78, 1,107.18 and 567.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.78, 1,107.18 and 567.52 is: 782.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.78 : 1,107.18 = 567.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.78/1,107.18 = 567.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.78x = 1,107.18 × 567.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.78x = 628,346.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,346.79/802.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.71

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