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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.79, 1,204.34 and 572.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.79, 1,204.34 and 572.27 is: 857.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.79 : 1,204.34 = 572.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.79/1,204.34 = 572.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.79x = 1,204.34 × 572.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.79x = 689,198.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,198.77/803.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.44

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