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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.86, 1,104.87 and 652.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.86, 1,104.87 and 652.24 is: 900.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.86 : 1,104.87 = 652.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.86/1,104.87 = 652.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.86x = 1,104.87 × 652.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.86x = 720,640.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,640.41/799.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.96

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