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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.20, 1,109.90 and 656.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.20, 1,109.90 and 656.44 is: 904.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.20 : 1,109.90 = 656.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.20/1,109.90 = 656.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.20x = 1,109.90 × 656.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.20x = 728,586.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,586.30/805.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.85

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