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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804, 1,109.52 and 571.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804, 1,109.52 and 571.53 is: 788.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804 : 1,109.52 = 571.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804/1,109.52 = 571.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804x = 1,109.52 × 571.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804x = 634,123.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,123.97/804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.71

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