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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.12, 1,104.49 and 565.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.12, 1,104.49 and 565.33 is: 779.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.12 : 1,104.49 = 565.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.12/1,104.49 = 565.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.12x = 1,104.49 × 565.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.12x = 624,398.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,398.17/801.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.41

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