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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.81, 1,106.26 and 522.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.81, 1,106.26 and 522.73 is: 720.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.81 : 1,106.26 = 522.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.81/1,106.26 = 522.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.81x = 1,106.26 × 522.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.81x = 578,275.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,275.29/802.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.31

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