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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.31, 1,103.22 and 624.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.31, 1,103.22 and 624.05 is: 859.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.31 : 1,103.22 = 624.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.31/1,103.22 = 624.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.31x = 1,103.22 × 624.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.31x = 688,464.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,464.44/801.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.17

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