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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.90, 1,104.39 and 632.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.90, 1,104.39 and 632.57 is: 872.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.90 : 1,104.39 = 632.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.90/1,104.39 = 632.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.90x = 1,104.39 × 632.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.90x = 698,598.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,598.46/800.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.27

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