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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.09, 1,110.52 and 584.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.09, 1,110.52 and 584.29 is: 805.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.09 : 1,110.52 = 584.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.09/1,110.52 = 584.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.09x = 1,110.52 × 584.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.09x = 648,865.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,865.73/805.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.95

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