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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.51, 1,111.14 and 617.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.51, 1,111.14 and 617.60 is: 852.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.51 : 1,111.14 = 617.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.51/1,111.14 = 617.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.51x = 1,111.14 × 617.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.51x = 686,240.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,240.06/804.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.99

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