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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.18, 1,108.29 and 656.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.18, 1,108.29 and 656.34 is: 904.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.18 : 1,108.29 = 656.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.18/1,108.29 = 656.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.18x = 1,108.29 × 656.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.18x = 727,415.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,415.06/804.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.54

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