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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.96, 1,108.33 and 522.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.96, 1,108.33 and 522.70 is: 721.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.96 : 1,108.33 = 522.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.96/1,108.33 = 522.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.96x = 1,108.33 × 522.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.96x = 579,320.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,320.01/802.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.48

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