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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.32, 1,104.91 and 653.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.32, 1,104.91 and 653.49 is: 901.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.32 : 1,104.91 = 653.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.32/1,104.91 = 653.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.32x = 1,104.91 × 653.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.32x = 722,046.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,046.00/801.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.08

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