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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.72, 1,112.28 and 570.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.72, 1,112.28 and 570.16 is: 787.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.72 : 1,112.28 = 570.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.72/1,112.28 = 570.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.72x = 1,112.28 × 570.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.72x = 634,177.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,177.56/805.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.09

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