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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.06, 1,110.12 and 617.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.06, 1,110.12 and 617.21 is: 852.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.06 : 1,110.12 = 617.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.06/1,110.12 = 617.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.06x = 1,110.12 × 617.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.06x = 685,177.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,177.17/804.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.15

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