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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.49, 1,110.88 and 595.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.49, 1,110.88 and 595.97 is: 821.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.49 : 1,110.88 = 595.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.49/1,110.88 = 595.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.49x = 1,110.88 × 595.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.49x = 662,051.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,051.15/805.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.92

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