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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.66, 1,204.67 and 572.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.66, 1,204.67 and 572.11 is: 858.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.66 : 1,204.67 = 572.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.66/1,204.67 = 572.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.66x = 1,204.67 × 572.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.66x = 689,206.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,206.69/802.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.66

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