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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.68, 1,105.99 and 614.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.68, 1,105.99 and 614.84 is: 848.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.68 : 1,105.99 = 614.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.68/1,105.99 = 614.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.68x = 1,105.99 × 614.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.68x = 679,999.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,999.82/801.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.22

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