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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.27, 1,205.58 and 572.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.27, 1,205.58 and 572.72 is: 859.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.27 : 1,205.58 = 572.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.27/1,205.58 = 572.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.27x = 1,205.58 × 572.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.27x = 690,462.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,462.68/803.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.57

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