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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.22, 1,104.04 and 591.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.22, 1,104.04 and 591.06 is: 814.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.22 : 1,104.04 = 591.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.22/1,104.04 = 591.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.22x = 1,104.04 × 591.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.22x = 652,555.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,555.66/801.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.45

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