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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.14, 1,198.50 and 616.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.14, 1,198.50 and 616.18 is: 922.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.14 : 1,198.50 = 616.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.14/1,198.50 = 616.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.14x = 1,198.50 × 616.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.14x = 738,491.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,491.73/800.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.95

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