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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803, 1,108.14 and 570.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803, 1,108.14 and 570.54 is: 787.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803 : 1,108.14 = 570.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803/1,108.14 = 570.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803x = 1,108.14 × 570.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803x = 632,238.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,238.20/803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.35

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