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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.52, 1,105.26 and 590.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.52, 1,105.26 and 590.72 is: 815.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.52 : 1,105.26 = 590.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.52/1,105.26 = 590.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.52x = 1,105.26 × 590.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.52x = 652,899.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,899.19/800.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.59

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