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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.95, 1,104.08 and 651.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.95, 1,104.08 and 651.53 is: 900.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.95 : 1,104.08 = 651.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.95/1,104.08 = 651.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.95x = 1,104.08 × 651.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.95x = 719,332.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,332.46/798.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.35

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