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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.49, 1,109.50 and 594.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.49, 1,109.50 and 594.97 is: 820.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.49 : 1,109.50 = 594.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.49/1,109.50 = 594.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.49x = 1,109.50 × 594.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.49x = 660,119.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,119.22/804.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.54

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