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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.02, 1,110.05 and 617.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.02, 1,110.05 and 617.15 is: 852.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.02 : 1,110.05 = 617.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.02/1,110.05 = 617.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.02x = 1,110.05 × 617.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.02x = 685,058.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,058.72/804.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.04

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