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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805, 1,110.85 and 584.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805, 1,110.85 and 584.23 is: 806.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805 : 1,110.85 = 584.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805/1,110.85 = 584.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805x = 1,110.85 × 584.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805x = 648,991.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,991.90/805
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.20

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