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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.36, 1,106.64 and 615.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.36, 1,106.64 and 615.24 is: 849.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.36 : 1,106.64 = 615.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.36/1,106.64 = 615.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.36x = 1,106.64 × 615.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.36x = 680,849.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,849.19/801.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.62

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