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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.87, 1,106.59 and 447.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.87, 1,106.59 and 447.82 is: 618.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.87 : 1,106.59 = 447.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.87/1,106.59 = 447.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.87x = 1,106.59 × 447.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.87x = 495,550.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,550.89/801.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.00

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