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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.07, 1,104.36 and 623.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.07, 1,104.36 and 623.48 is: 859.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.07 : 1,104.36 = 623.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.07/1,104.36 = 623.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.07x = 1,104.36 × 623.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.07x = 688,546.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,546.37/801.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.53

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