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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.48, 1,103.94 and 623.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.48, 1,103.94 and 623.48 is: 859.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.48 : 1,103.94 = 623.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.48/1,103.94 = 623.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.48x = 1,103.94 × 623.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.48x = 688,284.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,284.51/800.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.84

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