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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.81, 1,105.04 and 591.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.81, 1,105.04 and 591.10 is: 815.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.81 : 1,105.04 = 591.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.81/1,105.04 = 591.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.81x = 1,105.04 × 591.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.81x = 653,187.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,187.67/800.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.66

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