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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.24, 1,109.16 and 572.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.24, 1,109.16 and 572.40 is: 789.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.24 : 1,109.16 = 572.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.24/1,109.16 = 572.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.24x = 1,109.16 × 572.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.24x = 634,883.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,883.18/804.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.42

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