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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.43, 1,108.04 and 617.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.43, 1,108.04 and 617.75 is: 853.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.43 : 1,108.04 = 617.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.43/1,108.04 = 617.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.43x = 1,108.04 × 617.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.43x = 684,491.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,491.71/802.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.02

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