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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.41, 1,207.30 and 573.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.41, 1,207.30 and 573.86 is: 861.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.41 : 1,207.30 = 573.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.41/1,207.30 = 573.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.41x = 1,207.30 × 573.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.41x = 692,821.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,821.18/804.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.28

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