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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.97, 1,114.01 and 571.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.97, 1,114.01 and 571.41 is: 788.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.97 : 1,114.01 = 571.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.97/1,114.01 = 571.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.97x = 1,114.01 × 571.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.97x = 636,553.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,553.60/806.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.82

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