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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.16, 1,102.32 and 613.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.16, 1,102.32 and 613.92 is: 845.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.16 : 1,102.32 = 613.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.16/1,102.32 = 613.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.16x = 1,102.32 × 613.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.16x = 676,736.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,736.29/800.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.75

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