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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.95, 1,108.23 and 522.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.95, 1,108.23 and 522.69 is: 721.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.95 : 1,108.23 = 522.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.95/1,108.23 = 522.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.95x = 1,108.23 × 522.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.95x = 579,260.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,260.74/802.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.42

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