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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.68, 1,115.16 and 575.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.68, 1,115.16 and 575.48 is: 794.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.68 : 1,115.16 = 575.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.68/1,115.16 = 575.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.68x = 1,115.16 × 575.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.68x = 641,752.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,752.28/807.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.56

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