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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.17, 1,112.33 and 573.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.17, 1,112.33 and 573.89 is: 790.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.17 : 1,112.33 = 573.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.17/1,112.33 = 573.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.17x = 1,112.33 × 573.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.17x = 638,350.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,350.94/807.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.86

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