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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.79, 1,107.68 and 570.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.79, 1,107.68 and 570.51 is: 786.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.79 : 1,107.68 = 570.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.79/1,107.68 = 570.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.79x = 1,107.68 × 570.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.79x = 631,939.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,939.66/803.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.20

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