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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.52, 1,105.92 and 580.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.52, 1,105.92 and 580.79 is: 801.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.52 : 1,105.92 = 580.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.52/1,105.92 = 580.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.52x = 1,105.92 × 580.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.52x = 642,310.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,310.04/801.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.37

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