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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.60, 1,104.74 and 590.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.60, 1,104.74 and 590.88 is: 815.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.60 : 1,104.74 = 590.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.60/1,104.74 = 590.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.60x = 1,104.74 × 590.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.60x = 652,765.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,765.82/800.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.35

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