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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.45, 1,106.49 and 614.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.45, 1,106.49 and 614.58 is: 848.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.45 : 1,106.49 = 614.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.45/1,106.49 = 614.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.45x = 1,106.49 × 614.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.45x = 680,026.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,026.62/801.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.50

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