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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.83, 1,105.59 and 655.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.83, 1,105.59 and 655.81 is: 903.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.83 : 1,105.59 = 655.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.83/1,105.59 = 655.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.83x = 1,105.59 × 655.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.83x = 725,056.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,056.98/802.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.13

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