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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.55, 1,105.81 and 614.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.55, 1,105.81 and 614.71 is: 848.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.55 : 1,105.81 = 614.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.55/1,105.81 = 614.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.55x = 1,105.81 × 614.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.55x = 679,752.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,752.47/801.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.05

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