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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.94, 1,105.98 and 635.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.94, 1,105.98 and 635.86 is: 876.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.94 : 1,105.98 = 635.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.94/1,105.98 = 635.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.94x = 1,105.98 × 635.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.94x = 703,248.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,248.44/801.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.93

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