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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.25, 1,202.54 and 571.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.25, 1,202.54 and 571.41 is: 855.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.25 : 1,202.54 = 571.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.25/1,202.54 = 571.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.25x = 1,202.54 × 571.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.25x = 687,140.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,140.52/803.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.45

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