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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.59, 1,206.19 and 572.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.59, 1,206.19 and 572.74 is: 859.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.59 : 1,206.19 = 572.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.59/1,206.19 = 572.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.59x = 1,206.19 × 572.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.59x = 690,833.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,833.26/803.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.68

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