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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.96, 1,205.01 and 569.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.96, 1,205.01 and 569.86 is: 853.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.96 : 1,205.01 = 569.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.96/1,205.01 = 569.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.96x = 1,205.01 × 569.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.96x = 686,683.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,683.99/804.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.07

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