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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.82, 1,104.61 and 565.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.82, 1,104.61 and 565.11 is: 779.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.82 : 1,104.61 = 565.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.82/1,104.61 = 565.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.82x = 1,104.61 × 565.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.82x = 624,226.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,226.16/800.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.48

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