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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.58, 1,113.48 and 571.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.58, 1,113.48 and 571.68 is: 789.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.58 : 1,113.48 = 571.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.58/1,113.48 = 571.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.58x = 1,113.48 × 571.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.58x = 636,554.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,554.25/806.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.20

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