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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.41, 1,100.90 and 654.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.41, 1,100.90 and 654.23 is: 902.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.41 : 1,100.90 = 654.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.41/1,100.90 = 654.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.41x = 1,100.90 × 654.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.41x = 720,233.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,233.03/798.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.09

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