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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.29, 1,106.26 and 580.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.29, 1,106.26 and 580.77 is: 801.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.29 : 1,106.26 = 580.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.29/1,106.26 = 580.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.29x = 1,106.26 × 580.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.29x = 642,481.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,481.17/801.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.81

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