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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.02, 1,110.15 and 583.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.02, 1,110.15 and 583.49 is: 805.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.02 : 1,110.15 = 583.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.02/1,110.15 = 583.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.02x = 1,110.15 × 583.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.02x = 647,755.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,755.87/804.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.65

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