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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.39, 1,103.33 and 625.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.39, 1,103.33 and 625.43 is: 862.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.39 : 1,103.33 = 625.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.39/1,103.33 = 625.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.39x = 1,103.33 × 625.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.39x = 690,052.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,052.35/800.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.15

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