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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.24, 1,114.41 and 571.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.24, 1,114.41 and 571.38 is: 788.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.24 : 1,114.41 = 571.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.24/1,114.41 = 571.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.24x = 1,114.41 × 571.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.24x = 636,743.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,743.16/807.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.79

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