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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.56, 1,103.86 and 643.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.56, 1,103.86 and 643.52 is: 887.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.56 : 1,103.86 = 643.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.56/1,103.86 = 643.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.56x = 1,103.86 × 643.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.56x = 710,355.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,355.99/800.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.32

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