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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.88, 1,108.18 and 523.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.88, 1,108.18 and 523.81 is: 722.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.88 : 1,108.18 = 523.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.88/1,108.18 = 523.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.88x = 1,108.18 × 523.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.88x = 580,475.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,475.77/802.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.99

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