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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.19, 1,103.96 and 485.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.19, 1,103.96 and 485.34 is: 669.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.19 : 1,103.96 = 485.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.19/1,103.96 = 485.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.19x = 1,103.96 × 485.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.19x = 535,795.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,795.95/800.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.59

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