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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.08, 1,105.61 and 579.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.08, 1,105.61 and 579.95 is: 800.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.08 : 1,105.61 = 579.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.08/1,105.61 = 579.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.08x = 1,105.61 × 579.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.08x = 641,190.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,190.09/801.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.41

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