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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.05, 1,101.49 and 622.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.05, 1,101.49 and 622.80 is: 857.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.05 : 1,101.49 = 622.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.05/1,101.49 = 622.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.05x = 1,101.49 × 622.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.05x = 686,007.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,007.97/800.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.46

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