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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.82, 1,106.98 and 654.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.82, 1,106.98 and 654.99 is: 903.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.82 : 1,106.98 = 654.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.82/1,106.98 = 654.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.82x = 1,106.98 × 654.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.82x = 725,059.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,059.19/802.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.15

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