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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.66, 1,200.03 and 618.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.66, 1,200.03 and 618.74 is: 927.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.66 : 1,200.03 = 618.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.66/1,200.03 = 618.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.66x = 1,200.03 × 618.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.66x = 742,506.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,506.56/800.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.37

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