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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.73, 1,112.52 and 618.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.73, 1,112.52 and 618.92 is: 854.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.73 : 1,112.52 = 618.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.73/1,112.52 = 618.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.73x = 1,112.52 × 618.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.73x = 688,555.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,555.32/805.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.58

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