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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.46, 1,110.78 and 617.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.46, 1,110.78 and 617.65 is: 852.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.46 : 1,110.78 = 617.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.46/1,110.78 = 617.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.46x = 1,110.78 × 617.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.46x = 686,071.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,071.01/804.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.84

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