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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.84, 1,106.91 and 656.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.84, 1,106.91 and 656.04 is: 905.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.84 : 1,106.91 = 656.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.84/1,106.91 = 656.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.84x = 1,106.91 × 656.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.84x = 726,177.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,177.24/801.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.64

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