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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.96, 1,202.84 and 572.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.96, 1,202.84 and 572.58 is: 855.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.96 : 1,202.84 = 572.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.96/1,202.84 = 572.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.96x = 1,202.84 × 572.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.96x = 688,719.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,719.26/804.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.59

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