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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.34, 1,104.76 and 614.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.34, 1,104.76 and 614.50 is: 847.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.34 : 1,104.76 = 614.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.34/1,104.76 = 614.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.34x = 1,104.76 × 614.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.34x = 678,875.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,875.02/801.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.17

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