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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.18, 1,104.15 and 653.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.18, 1,104.15 and 653.34 is: 900.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.18 : 1,104.15 = 653.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.18/1,104.15 = 653.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.18x = 1,104.15 × 653.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.18x = 721,385.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,385.36/801.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.40

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