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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.66, 1,112.01 and 573.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.66, 1,112.01 and 573.38 is: 790.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.66 : 1,112.01 = 573.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.66/1,112.01 = 573.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.66x = 1,112.01 × 573.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.66x = 637,598.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,598.73/806.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.42

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