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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.84, 1,103.46 and 653.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.84, 1,103.46 and 653.31 is: 902.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.84 : 1,103.46 = 653.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.84/1,103.46 = 653.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.84x = 1,103.46 × 653.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.84x = 720,901.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,901.45/798.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.44

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