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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.98, 1,107.44 and 636.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.98, 1,107.44 and 636.93 is: 878.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.98 : 1,107.44 = 636.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.98/1,107.44 = 636.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.98x = 1,107.44 × 636.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.98x = 705,360.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,360.96/802.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.43

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