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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.02, 1,211.87 and 563.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.02, 1,211.87 and 563.23 is: 847.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.02 : 1,211.87 = 563.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.02/1,211.87 = 563.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.02x = 1,211.87 × 563.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.02x = 682,561.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,561.54/805.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.88

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