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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.66, 1,114.56 and 583.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.66, 1,114.56 and 583.70 is: 805.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.66 : 1,114.56 = 583.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.66/1,114.56 = 583.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.66x = 1,114.56 × 583.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.66x = 650,563.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,563.10/807.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.49

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