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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.60, 1,104.72 and 604.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.60, 1,104.72 and 604.80 is: 833.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.60 : 1,104.72 = 604.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.60/1,104.72 = 604.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.60x = 1,104.72 × 604.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.60x = 668,134.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,134.66/801.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.50

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