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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.80, 1,108.20 and 606.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.80, 1,108.20 and 606.36 is: 837.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.80 : 1,108.20 = 606.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.80/1,108.20 = 606.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.80x = 1,108.20 × 606.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.80x = 671,968.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,968.15/802.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.03

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