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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.94, 1,108.20 and 638.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.94, 1,108.20 and 638.40 is: 881.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.94 : 1,108.20 = 638.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.94/1,108.20 = 638.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.94x = 1,108.20 × 638.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.94x = 707,474.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,474.88/802.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.11

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