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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.80, 1,103.62 and 590.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.80, 1,103.62 and 590.56 is: 813.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.80 : 1,103.62 = 590.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.80/1,103.62 = 590.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.80x = 1,103.62 × 590.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.80x = 651,753.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,753.83/800.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.88

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