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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.97, 1,104.08 and 604.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.97, 1,104.08 and 604.14 is: 832.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.97 : 1,104.08 = 604.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.97/1,104.08 = 604.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.97x = 1,104.08 × 604.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.97x = 667,015.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,015.87/800.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.76

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