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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.02, 1,208.15 and 570.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.02, 1,208.15 and 570.74 is: 856.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.02 : 1,208.15 = 570.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.02/1,208.15 = 570.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.02x = 1,208.15 × 570.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.02x = 689,530.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,530.64/805.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.54

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