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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.92, 1,106.82 and 627.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.92, 1,106.82 and 627.96 is: 865.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.92 : 1,106.82 = 627.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.92/1,106.82 = 627.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.92x = 1,106.82 × 627.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.92x = 695,038.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,038.69/802.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.64

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