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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.86, 1,109.48 and 593.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.86, 1,109.48 and 593.28 is: 819.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.86 : 1,109.48 = 593.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.86/1,109.48 = 593.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.86x = 1,109.48 × 593.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.86x = 658,229.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,229.33/802.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.86

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