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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.14, 1,110.57 and 618.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.14, 1,110.57 and 618.35 is: 852.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.14 : 1,110.57 = 618.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.14/1,110.57 = 618.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.14x = 1,110.57 × 618.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.14x = 686,715.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,715.41/805.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.91

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