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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.68, 1,107.36 and 592.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.68, 1,107.36 and 592.32 is: 818.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.68 : 1,107.36 = 592.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.68/1,107.36 = 592.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.68x = 1,107.36 × 592.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.68x = 655,911.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,911.48/801.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.17

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