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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.74, 1,111.56 and 595.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.74, 1,111.56 and 595.22 is: 822.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.74 : 1,111.56 = 595.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.74/1,111.56 = 595.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.74x = 1,111.56 × 595.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.74x = 661,622.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,622.74/804.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.16

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