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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.80, 1,107.68 and 523.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.80, 1,107.68 and 523.02 is: 721.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.80 : 1,107.68 = 523.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.80/1,107.68 = 523.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.80x = 1,107.68 × 523.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.80x = 579,338.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,338.79/802.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.65

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