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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.57, 1,108.63 and 567.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.57, 1,108.63 and 567.92 is: 783.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.57 : 1,108.63 = 567.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.57/1,108.63 = 567.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.57x = 1,108.63 × 567.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.57x = 629,610.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,610.78/803.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.52

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