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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.40, 1,110.17 and 657.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.40, 1,110.17 and 657.78 is: 906.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.40 : 1,110.17 = 657.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.40/1,110.17 = 657.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.40x = 1,110.17 × 657.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.40x = 730,247.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,247.62/805.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.69

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