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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.48, 1,111.86 and 573.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.48, 1,111.86 and 573.32 is: 791.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.48 : 1,111.86 = 573.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.48/1,111.86 = 573.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.48x = 1,111.86 × 573.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.48x = 637,451.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,451.58/805.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.39

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