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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.09, 1,110.65 and 583.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.09, 1,110.65 and 583.55 is: 805.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.09 : 1,110.65 = 583.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.09/1,110.65 = 583.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.09x = 1,110.65 × 583.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.09x = 648,119.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,119.81/805.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.03

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