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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.30, 1,111.94 and 618.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.30, 1,111.94 and 618.49 is: 854.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.30 : 1,111.94 = 618.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.30/1,111.94 = 618.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.30x = 1,111.94 × 618.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.30x = 687,724.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,724.39/805.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.00

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