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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.83, 1,104.21 and 654.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.83, 1,104.21 and 654.81 is: 901.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.83 : 1,104.21 = 654.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.83/1,104.21 = 654.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.83x = 1,104.21 × 654.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.83x = 723,047.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,047.75/801.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.75

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