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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.73, 1,208.93 and 576.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.73, 1,208.93 and 576.09 is: 864.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.73 : 1,208.93 = 576.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.73/1,208.93 = 576.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.73x = 1,208.93 × 576.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.73x = 696,449.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,449.60/805.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.38

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