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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.88, 1,112.59 and 619.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.88, 1,112.59 and 619.00 is: 854.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.88 : 1,112.59 = 619.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.88/1,112.59 = 619.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.88x = 1,112.59 × 619.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.88x = 688,692.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,692.90/805.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.59

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