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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.40, 1,107.54 and 570.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.40, 1,107.54 and 570.12 is: 785.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.40 : 1,107.54 = 570.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.40/1,107.54 = 570.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.40x = 1,107.54 × 570.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.40x = 631,430.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,430.70/803.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.95

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