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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.74, 1,111.95 and 570.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.74, 1,111.95 and 570.11 is: 786.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.74 : 1,111.95 = 570.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.74/1,111.95 = 570.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.74x = 1,111.95 × 570.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.74x = 633,930.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,930.96/805.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.77

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