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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.32, 1,104.71 and 623.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.32, 1,104.71 and 623.72 is: 859.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.32 : 1,104.71 = 623.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.32/1,104.71 = 623.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.32x = 1,104.71 × 623.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.32x = 689,029.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,029.36/801.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.87

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