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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.38, 1,102.88 and 613.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.38, 1,102.88 and 613.86 is: 845.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.38 : 1,102.88 = 613.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.38/1,102.88 = 613.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.38x = 1,102.88 × 613.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.38x = 677,013.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,013.92/800.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.87

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