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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.36, 1,111 and 582.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.36, 1,111 and 582.96 is: 805.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.36 : 1,111 = 582.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.36/1,111 = 582.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.36x = 1,111 × 582.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.36x = 647,668.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,668.56/804.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.20

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