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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.46, 1,105.68 and 580.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.46, 1,105.68 and 580.03 is: 800.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.46 : 1,105.68 = 580.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.46/1,105.68 = 580.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.46x = 1,105.68 × 580.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.46x = 641,326.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,326.98/801.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.20

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