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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.09, 1,201.16 and 571.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.09, 1,201.16 and 571.15 is: 853.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.09 : 1,201.16 = 571.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.09/1,201.16 = 571.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.09x = 1,201.16 × 571.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.09x = 686,045.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,045.46/804.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.19

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