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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.04, 1,108.55 and 637.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.04, 1,108.55 and 637.97 is: 879.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.04 : 1,108.55 = 637.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.04/1,108.55 = 637.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.04x = 1,108.55 × 637.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.04x = 707,215.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,215.68/804.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.58

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