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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.84, 1,208.16 and 562.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.84, 1,208.16 and 562.80 is: 843.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.84 : 1,208.16 = 562.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.84/1,208.16 = 562.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.84x = 1,208.16 × 562.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.84x = 679,952.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,952.45/805.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.78

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