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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.17, 1,104.16 and 590.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.17, 1,104.16 and 590.46 is: 814.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.17 : 1,104.16 = 590.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.17/1,104.16 = 590.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.17x = 1,104.16 × 590.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.17x = 651,959.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,959.36/800.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.78

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