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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.80, 1,107.54 and 615.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.80, 1,107.54 and 615.96 is: 849.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.80 : 1,107.54 = 615.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.80/1,107.54 = 615.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.80x = 1,107.54 × 615.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.80x = 682,200.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,200.34/802.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.78

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