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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.90, 1,105.79 and 614.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.90, 1,105.79 and 614.06 is: 847.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.90 : 1,105.79 = 614.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.90/1,105.79 = 614.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.90x = 1,105.79 × 614.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.90x = 679,023.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,023.17/800.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.82

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