Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.56, 1,108 and 655.74
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 803.56, 1,108 and 655.74 is: 904.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
803.56 : 1,108 = 655.74 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
803.56/1,108 = 655.74/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
803.56x = 1,108 × 655.74 - Step 4: Simplify right side
803.56x = 726,559.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 726,559.92/803.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 904.18
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