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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800, 1,104.36 and 590.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800, 1,104.36 and 590.60 is: 815.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800 : 1,104.36 = 590.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800/1,104.36 = 590.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800x = 1,104.36 × 590.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800x = 652,235.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,235.02/800
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.29

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