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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.60, 1,107.36 and 597.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.60, 1,107.36 and 597.12 is: 824.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.60 : 1,107.36 = 597.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.60/1,107.36 = 597.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.60x = 1,107.36 × 597.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.60x = 661,226.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,226.80/801.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.88

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