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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.52, 1,105.79 and 592.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.52, 1,105.79 and 592.19 is: 816.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.52 : 1,105.79 = 592.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.52/1,105.79 = 592.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.52x = 1,105.79 × 592.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.52x = 654,837.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,837.78/801.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.99

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