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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.88, 1,102.01 and 614.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.88, 1,102.01 and 614.30 is: 845.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.88 : 1,102.01 = 614.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.88/1,102.01 = 614.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.88x = 1,102.01 × 614.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.88x = 676,956.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,956.16/800.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.27

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