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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805, 1,205.16 and 573.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805, 1,205.16 and 573.16 is: 858.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805 : 1,205.16 = 573.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805/1,205.16 = 573.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805x = 1,205.16 × 573.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805x = 690,749.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,749.51/805
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.07

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