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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.50, 1,109.10 and 571.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.50, 1,109.10 and 571.30 is: 788.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.50 : 1,109.10 = 571.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.50/1,109.10 = 571.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.50x = 1,109.10 × 571.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.50x = 633,628.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,628.83/803.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.59

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