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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.86, 1,108.32 and 606.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.86, 1,108.32 and 606.42 is: 837.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.86 : 1,108.32 = 606.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.86/1,108.32 = 606.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.86x = 1,108.32 × 606.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.86x = 672,107.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,107.41/802.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.14

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