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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.44, 1,207.60 and 562.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.44, 1,207.60 and 562.44 is: 843.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.44 : 1,207.60 = 562.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.44/1,207.60 = 562.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.44x = 1,207.60 × 562.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.44x = 679,202.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,202.54/805.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.27

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