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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.51, 1,107.75 and 569.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.51, 1,107.75 and 569.23 is: 785.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.51 : 1,107.75 = 569.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.51/1,107.75 = 569.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.51x = 1,107.75 × 569.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.51x = 630,564.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,564.53/802.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.74

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