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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.59, 1,107.20 and 581.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.59, 1,107.20 and 581.06 is: 801.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.59 : 1,107.20 = 581.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.59/1,107.20 = 581.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.59x = 1,107.20 × 581.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.59x = 643,341.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,341.19/802.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.58

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