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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.99, 1,106.28 and 605.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.99, 1,106.28 and 605.16 is: 834.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.99 : 1,106.28 = 605.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.99/1,106.28 = 605.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.99x = 1,106.28 × 605.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.99x = 669,476.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,476.40/801.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.77

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