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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.52, 1,104.90 and 649.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.52, 1,104.90 and 649.85 is: 898.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.52 : 1,104.90 = 649.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.52/1,104.90 = 649.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.52x = 1,104.90 × 649.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.52x = 718,022.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,022.03/799.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.06

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