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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.45, 1,104.54 and 590.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.45, 1,104.54 and 590.74 is: 815.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.45 : 1,104.54 = 590.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.45/1,104.54 = 590.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.45x = 1,104.54 × 590.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.45x = 652,495.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,495.96/800.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.16

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