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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.45, 1,106.15 and 653.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.45, 1,106.15 and 653.03 is: 902.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.45 : 1,106.15 = 653.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.45/1,106.15 = 653.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.45x = 1,106.15 × 653.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.45x = 722,340.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,340.34/800.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.42

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