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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.19, 1,108.59 and 582.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.19, 1,108.59 and 582.79 is: 803.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.19 : 1,108.59 = 582.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.19/1,108.59 = 582.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.19x = 1,108.59 × 582.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.19x = 646,075.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,075.17/804.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.39

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