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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.95, 1,105.46 and 652.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.95, 1,105.46 and 652.53 is: 901.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.95 : 1,105.46 = 652.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.95/1,105.46 = 652.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.95x = 1,105.46 × 652.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.95x = 721,345.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,345.81/799.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.74

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