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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.05, 1,104.45 and 590.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.05, 1,104.45 and 590.26 is: 814.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.05 : 1,104.45 = 590.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.05/1,104.45 = 590.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.05x = 1,104.45 × 590.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.05x = 651,912.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,912.66/800.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.84

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