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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.90, 1,106.37 and 615.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.90, 1,106.37 and 615.06 is: 848.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.90 : 1,106.37 = 615.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.90/1,106.37 = 615.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.90x = 1,106.37 × 615.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.90x = 680,483.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,483.93/801.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.59

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