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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.94, 1,112.56 and 573.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.94, 1,112.56 and 573.02 is: 791.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.94 : 1,112.56 = 573.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.94/1,112.56 = 573.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.94x = 1,112.56 × 573.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.94x = 637,519.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,519.13/805.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.03

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