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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.51, 1,108.08 and 581.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.51, 1,108.08 and 581.99 is: 803.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.51 : 1,108.08 = 581.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.51/1,108.08 = 581.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.51x = 1,108.08 × 581.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.51x = 644,885.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,885.94/802.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.59

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