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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.19, 1,107.21 and 581.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.19, 1,107.21 and 581.79 is: 802.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.19 : 1,107.21 = 581.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.19/1,107.21 = 581.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.19x = 1,107.21 × 581.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.19x = 644,163.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,163.71/803.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.01

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