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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.39, 1,103.79 and 653.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.39, 1,103.79 and 653.59 is: 902.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.39 : 1,103.79 = 653.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.39/1,103.79 = 653.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.39x = 1,103.79 × 653.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.39x = 721,426.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,426.11/799.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.47

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