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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.98, 1,104.78 and 635.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.98, 1,104.78 and 635.14 is: 876.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.98 : 1,104.78 = 635.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.98/1,104.78 = 635.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.98x = 1,104.78 × 635.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.98x = 701,689.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,689.97/800.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.04

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