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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.88, 1,102.82 and 657.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.88, 1,102.82 and 657.56 is: 906.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.88 : 1,102.82 = 657.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.88/1,102.82 = 657.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.88x = 1,102.82 × 657.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.88x = 725,169.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,169.79/799.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.60

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