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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.60, 1,203.18 and 570.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.60, 1,203.18 and 570.76 is: 856.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.60 : 1,203.18 = 570.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.60/1,203.18 = 570.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.60x = 1,203.18 × 570.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.60x = 686,727.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,727.02/801.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.70

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