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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.10, 1,104.05 and 634.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.10, 1,104.05 and 634.73 is: 875.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.10 : 1,104.05 = 634.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.10/1,104.05 = 634.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.10x = 1,104.05 × 634.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.10x = 700,769.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,769.72/800.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.85

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