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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.48, 1,105.98 and 655.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.48, 1,105.98 and 655.68 is: 904.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.48 : 1,105.98 = 655.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.48/1,105.98 = 655.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.48x = 1,105.98 × 655.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.48x = 725,168.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,168.97/801.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.79

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