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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.24, 1,114.01 and 571.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.24, 1,114.01 and 571.61 is: 788.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.24 : 1,114.01 = 571.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.24/1,114.01 = 571.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.24x = 1,114.01 × 571.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.24x = 636,779.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,779.26/807.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.84

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