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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.70, 1,114.56 and 571.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.70, 1,114.56 and 571.74 is: 788.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.70 : 1,114.56 = 571.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.70/1,114.56 = 571.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.70x = 1,114.56 × 571.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.70x = 637,238.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,238.53/807.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.95

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