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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.68, 1,103.46 and 652.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.68, 1,103.46 and 652.84 is: 899.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.68 : 1,103.46 = 652.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.68/1,103.46 = 652.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.68x = 1,103.46 × 652.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.68x = 720,382.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,382.83/800.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.71

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