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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.36, 1,107.41 and 591.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.36, 1,107.41 and 591.77 is: 817.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.36 : 1,107.41 = 591.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.36/1,107.41 = 591.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.36x = 1,107.41 × 591.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.36x = 655,331.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,331.83/801.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.77

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