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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.60, 1,105.62 and 580.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.60, 1,105.62 and 580.92 is: 801.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.60 : 1,105.62 = 580.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.60/1,105.62 = 580.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.60x = 1,105.62 × 580.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.60x = 642,276.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,276.77/801.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.24

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