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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.93, 1,110.10 and 638.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.93, 1,110.10 and 638.88 is: 881.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.93 : 1,110.10 = 638.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.93/1,110.10 = 638.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.93x = 1,110.10 × 638.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.93x = 709,220.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,220.69/804.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.10

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