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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.64, 1,115.08 and 559.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.64, 1,115.08 and 559.72 is: 772.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.64 : 1,115.08 = 559.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.64/1,115.08 = 559.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.64x = 1,115.08 × 559.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.64x = 624,132.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,132.58/807.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.79

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