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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.20, 1,105.18 and 591.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.20, 1,105.18 and 591.01 is: 815.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.20 : 1,105.18 = 591.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.20/1,105.18 = 591.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.20x = 1,105.18 × 591.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.20x = 653,168.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,168.19/801.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.23

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