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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.57, 1,103.91 and 652.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.57, 1,103.91 and 652.55 is: 900.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.57 : 1,103.91 = 652.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.57/1,103.91 = 652.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.57x = 1,103.91 × 652.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.57x = 720,356.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,356.47/799.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.94

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