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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.88, 1,104.84 and 605.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.88, 1,104.84 and 605.04 is: 834.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.88 : 1,104.84 = 605.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.88/1,104.84 = 605.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.88x = 1,104.84 × 605.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.88x = 668,472.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,472.39/800.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.67

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