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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.53, 1,106.55 and 653.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.53, 1,106.55 and 653.31 is: 900.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.53 : 1,106.55 = 653.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.53/1,106.55 = 653.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.53x = 1,106.55 × 653.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.53x = 722,920.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,920.18/802.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.80

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