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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.70, 1,106.01 and 580.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.70, 1,106.01 and 580.17 is: 800.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.70 : 1,106.01 = 580.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.70/1,106.01 = 580.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.70x = 1,106.01 × 580.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.70x = 641,673.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,673.82/801.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.39

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