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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800, 1,103.04 and 652.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800, 1,103.04 and 652.32 is: 899.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800 : 1,103.04 = 652.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800/1,103.04 = 652.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800x = 1,103.04 × 652.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800x = 719,535.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,535.05/800
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.42

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