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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.74, 1,105.31 and 599.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.74, 1,105.31 and 599.67 is: 826.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.74 : 1,105.31 = 599.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.74/1,105.31 = 599.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.74x = 1,105.31 × 599.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.74x = 662,822.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,822.75/801.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.73

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