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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.39, 1,107.63 and 604.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.39, 1,107.63 and 604.56 is: 835.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.39 : 1,107.63 = 604.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.39/1,107.63 = 604.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.39x = 1,107.63 × 604.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.39x = 669,628.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,628.79/801.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.58

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