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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.80, 1,106.64 and 522.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.80, 1,106.64 and 522.99 is: 720.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.80 : 1,106.64 = 522.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.80/1,106.64 = 522.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.80x = 1,106.64 × 522.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.80x = 578,761.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,761.65/802.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.93

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