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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.59, 1,105.95 and 522.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.59, 1,105.95 and 522.23 is: 720.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.59 : 1,105.95 = 522.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.59/1,105.95 = 522.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.59x = 1,105.95 × 522.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.59x = 577,560.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,560.84/801.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.52

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