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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.05, 1,105.19 and 591.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.05, 1,105.19 and 591.89 is: 815.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.05 : 1,105.19 = 591.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.05/1,105.19 = 591.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.05x = 1,105.19 × 591.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.05x = 654,150.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,150.91/802.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.60

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