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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.55, 1,108.56 and 594.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.55, 1,108.56 and 594.23 is: 819.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.55 : 1,108.56 = 594.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.55/1,108.56 = 594.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.55x = 1,108.56 × 594.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.55x = 658,734.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,734.07/803.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.78

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