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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.90, 1,107.60 and 522.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.90, 1,107.60 and 522.79 is: 721.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.90 : 1,107.60 = 522.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.90/1,107.60 = 522.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.90x = 1,107.60 × 522.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.90x = 579,042.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,042.20/802.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.19

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