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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.37, 1,104.63 and 580.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.37, 1,104.63 and 580.05 is: 800.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.37 : 1,104.63 = 580.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.37/1,104.63 = 580.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.37x = 1,104.63 × 580.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.37x = 640,740.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,740.63/800.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.56

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