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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.41, 1,205.80 and 572.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.41, 1,205.80 and 572.86 is: 859.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.41 : 1,205.80 = 572.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.41/1,205.80 = 572.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.41x = 1,205.80 × 572.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.41x = 690,754.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,754.66/803.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.78

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