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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.49, 1,113.37 and 570.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.49, 1,113.37 and 570.62 is: 787.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.49 : 1,113.37 = 570.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.49/1,113.37 = 570.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.49x = 1,113.37 × 570.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.49x = 635,312.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,312.55/806.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.75

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