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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.45, 1,198.40 and 618.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.45, 1,198.40 and 618.20 is: 925.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.45 : 1,198.40 = 618.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.45/1,198.40 = 618.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.45x = 1,198.40 × 618.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.45x = 740,846.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,846.29/800.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.54

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