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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.82, 1,110.22 and 583.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.82, 1,110.22 and 583.39 is: 804.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.82 : 1,110.22 = 583.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.82/1,110.22 = 583.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.82x = 1,110.22 × 583.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.82x = 647,691.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,691.25/804.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.77

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