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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.74, 1,112.94 and 596.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.74, 1,112.94 and 596.22 is: 823.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.74 : 1,112.94 = 596.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.74/1,112.94 = 596.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.74x = 1,112.94 × 596.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.74x = 663,557.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,557.09/805.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.54

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