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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.42, 1,106.02 and 636.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.42, 1,106.02 and 636.99 is: 879.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.42 : 1,106.02 = 636.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.42/1,106.02 = 636.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.42x = 1,106.02 × 636.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.42x = 704,523.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,523.68/801.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.09

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