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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.36, 1,111.55 and 594.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.36, 1,111.55 and 594.78 is: 821.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.36 : 1,111.55 = 594.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.36/1,111.55 = 594.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.36x = 1,111.55 × 594.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.36x = 661,124.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,124.74/804.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.93

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