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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.32, 1,107.67 and 655.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.32, 1,107.67 and 655.49 is: 903.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.32 : 1,107.67 = 655.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.32/1,107.67 = 655.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.32x = 1,107.67 × 655.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.32x = 726,066.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,066.61/803.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.83

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