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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.03, 1,108.27 and 656.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.03, 1,108.27 and 656.41 is: 904.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.03 : 1,108.27 = 656.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.03/1,108.27 = 656.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.03x = 1,108.27 × 656.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.03x = 727,473.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,473.97/804.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.79

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