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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.39, 1,105.17 and 654.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.39, 1,105.17 and 654.59 is: 903.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.39 : 1,105.17 = 654.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.39/1,105.17 = 654.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.39x = 1,105.17 × 654.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.39x = 723,433.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,433.23/800.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.85

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