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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.61, 1,110.08 and 595.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.61, 1,110.08 and 595.23 is: 821.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.61 : 1,110.08 = 595.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.61/1,110.08 = 595.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.61x = 1,110.08 × 595.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.61x = 660,750.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,750.24/804.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.20

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