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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.24, 1,204.30 and 585.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.24, 1,204.30 and 585.78 is: 880.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.24 : 1,204.30 = 585.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.24/1,204.30 = 585.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.24x = 1,204.30 × 585.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.24x = 705,454.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,454.85/801.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.45

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