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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.57, 1,105.24 and 653.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.57, 1,105.24 and 653.74 is: 901.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.57 : 1,105.24 = 653.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.57/1,105.24 = 653.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.57x = 1,105.24 × 653.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.57x = 722,539.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,539.60/801.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.41

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