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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.82, 1,105.62 and 613.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.82, 1,105.62 and 613.96 is: 847.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.82 : 1,105.62 = 613.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.82/1,105.62 = 613.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.82x = 1,105.62 × 613.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.82x = 678,806.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,806.46/800.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.64

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