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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.08, 1,103.85 and 485.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.08, 1,103.85 and 485.23 is: 669.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.08 : 1,103.85 = 485.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.08/1,103.85 = 485.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.08x = 1,103.85 × 485.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.08x = 535,621.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,621.14/800.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.46

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