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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.20, 1,109.68 and 657.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.20, 1,109.68 and 657.36 is: 905.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.20 : 1,109.68 = 657.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.20/1,109.68 = 657.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.20x = 1,109.68 × 657.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.20x = 729,459.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,459.24/805.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.94

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