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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.01, 1,099.46 and 625.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.01, 1,099.46 and 625.05 is: 859.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.01 : 1,099.46 = 625.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.01/1,099.46 = 625.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.01x = 1,099.46 × 625.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.01x = 687,219.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,219.04/800.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.01

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