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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.58, 1,112.99 and 570.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.58, 1,112.99 and 570.65 is: 787.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.58 : 1,112.99 = 570.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.58/1,112.99 = 570.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.58x = 1,112.99 × 570.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.58x = 635,119.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,119.33/806.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.42

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