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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.63, 1,107.23 and 580.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.63, 1,107.23 and 580.23 is: 801.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.63 : 1,107.23 = 580.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.63/1,107.23 = 580.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.63x = 1,107.23 × 580.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.63x = 642,445.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,445.16/801.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.42

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