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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.28, 1,104.32 and 604.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.28, 1,104.32 and 604.32 is: 832.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.28 : 1,104.32 = 604.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.28/1,104.32 = 604.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.28x = 1,104.32 × 604.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.28x = 667,362.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,362.66/801.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.87

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