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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.72, 1,104.28 and 655.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.72, 1,104.28 and 655.03 is: 901.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.72 : 1,104.28 = 655.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.72/1,104.28 = 655.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.72x = 1,104.28 × 655.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.72x = 723,336.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,336.53/802.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.11

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