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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.18, 1,105.92 and 604.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.18, 1,105.92 and 604.36 is: 834.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.18 : 1,105.92 = 604.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.18/1,105.92 = 604.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.18x = 1,105.92 × 604.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.18x = 668,373.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,373.81/801.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.24

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