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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.74, 1,110.18 and 594.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.74, 1,110.18 and 594.22 is: 820.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.74 : 1,110.18 = 594.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.74/1,110.18 = 594.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.74x = 1,110.18 × 594.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.74x = 659,691.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,691.16/803.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.78

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