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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.41, 1,102.27 and 655.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.41, 1,102.27 and 655.23 is: 903.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.41 : 1,102.27 = 655.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.41/1,102.27 = 655.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.41x = 1,102.27 × 655.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.41x = 722,240.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,240.37/799.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.47

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