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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805, 1,110.98 and 583.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805, 1,110.98 and 583.88 is: 805.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805 : 1,110.98 = 583.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805/1,110.98 = 583.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805x = 1,110.98 × 583.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805x = 648,679.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,679.00/805
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.81

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