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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.45, 1,202.08 and 572.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.45, 1,202.08 and 572.08 is: 854.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.45 : 1,202.08 = 572.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.45/1,202.08 = 572.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.45x = 1,202.08 × 572.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.45x = 687,685.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,685.93/804.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.85

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