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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.01, 1,111.41 and 618.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.01, 1,111.41 and 618.14 is: 853.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.01 : 1,111.41 = 618.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.01/1,111.41 = 618.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.01x = 1,111.41 × 618.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.01x = 686,999.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,999.10/805.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.41

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