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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.42, 1,106.67 and 570.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.42, 1,106.67 and 570.06 is: 787.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.42 : 1,106.67 = 570.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.42/1,106.67 = 570.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.42x = 1,106.67 × 570.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.42x = 630,868.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,868.30/801.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.19

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