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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.08, 1,104.06 and 573.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.08, 1,104.06 and 573.01 is: 790.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.08 : 1,104.06 = 573.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.08/1,104.06 = 573.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.08x = 1,104.06 × 573.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.08x = 632,637.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,637.42/800.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.72

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