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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.36, 1,106.01 and 615.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.36, 1,106.01 and 615.47 is: 849.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.36 : 1,106.01 = 615.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.36/1,106.01 = 615.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.36x = 1,106.01 × 615.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.36x = 680,710.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,710.44/801.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.44

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