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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.91, 1,107.55 and 471.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.91, 1,107.55 and 471.27 is: 650.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.91 : 1,107.55 = 471.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.91/1,107.55 = 471.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.91x = 1,107.55 × 471.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.91x = 521,952.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,952.28/802.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.08

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