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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803, 1,204.74 and 569.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803, 1,204.74 and 569.19 is: 853.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803 : 1,204.74 = 569.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803/1,204.74 = 569.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803x = 1,204.74 × 569.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803x = 685,726.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,726.59/803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.96

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