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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.18, 1,112.58 and 571.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.18, 1,112.58 and 571.20 is: 787.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.18 : 1,112.58 = 571.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.18/1,112.58 = 571.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.18x = 1,112.58 × 571.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.18x = 635,505.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,505.70/807.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.32

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