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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.80, 1,107.99 and 581.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.80, 1,107.99 and 581.67 is: 802.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.80 : 1,107.99 = 581.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.80/1,107.99 = 581.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.80x = 1,107.99 × 581.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.80x = 644,484.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,484.54/802.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.80

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