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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.55, 1,208.08 and 573.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.55, 1,208.08 and 573.03 is: 862.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.55 : 1,208.08 = 573.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.55/1,208.08 = 573.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.55x = 1,208.08 × 573.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.55x = 692,266.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,266.08/802.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.58

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