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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.60, 1,105.08 and 469.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.60, 1,105.08 and 469.14 is: 647.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.60 : 1,105.08 = 469.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.60/1,105.08 = 469.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.60x = 1,105.08 × 469.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.60x = 518,432.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,432.21/800.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.55

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