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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.92, 1,106.57 and 592.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.92, 1,106.57 and 592.21 is: 817.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.92 : 1,106.57 = 592.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.92/1,106.57 = 592.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.92x = 1,106.57 × 592.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.92x = 655,321.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,321.82/801.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.19

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