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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.55, 1,104.12 and 613.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.55, 1,104.12 and 613.80 is: 846.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.55 : 1,104.12 = 613.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.55/1,104.12 = 613.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.55x = 1,104.12 × 613.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.55x = 677,708.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,708.86/800.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.55

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