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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.40, 1,104.78 and 604.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.40, 1,104.78 and 604.92 is: 833.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.40 : 1,104.78 = 604.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.40/1,104.78 = 604.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.40x = 1,104.78 × 604.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.40x = 668,303.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,303.52/801.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.92

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