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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.13, 1,105.77 and 522.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.13, 1,105.77 and 522.06 is: 720.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.13 : 1,105.77 = 522.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.13/1,105.77 = 522.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.13x = 1,105.77 × 522.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.13x = 577,278.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,278.29/801.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.58

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