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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.57, 1,109.80 and 594.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.57, 1,109.80 and 594.68 is: 820.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.57 : 1,109.80 = 594.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.57/1,109.80 = 594.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.57x = 1,109.80 × 594.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.57x = 659,971.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,971.06/804.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.28

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