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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.75, 1,105.00 and 446.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.75, 1,105.00 and 446.65 is: 616.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.75 : 1,105.00 = 446.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.75/1,105.00 = 446.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.75x = 1,105.00 × 446.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.75x = 493,544.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,544.37/800.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.35

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