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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.39, 1,106.55 and 655.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.39, 1,106.55 and 655.59 is: 905.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.39 : 1,106.55 = 655.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.39/1,106.55 = 655.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.39x = 1,106.55 × 655.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.39x = 725,443.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,443.11/801.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.23

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