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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.33, 1,104.10 and 577.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.33, 1,104.10 and 577.09 is: 795.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.33 : 1,104.10 = 577.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.33/1,104.10 = 577.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.33x = 1,104.10 × 577.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.33x = 637,165.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,165.07/801.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.13

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