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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.42, 1,103.02 and 567.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.42, 1,103.02 and 567.14 is: 781.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.42 : 1,103.02 = 567.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.42/1,103.02 = 567.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.42x = 1,103.02 × 567.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.42x = 625,559.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,559.83/800.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.54

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