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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.01, 1,103.99 and 445.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.01, 1,103.99 and 445.93 is: 615.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.01 : 1,103.99 = 445.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.01/1,103.99 = 445.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.01x = 1,103.99 × 445.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.01x = 492,300.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,300.62/800.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.37

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