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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.71, 1,115.03 and 572.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.71, 1,115.03 and 572.81 is: 790.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.71 : 1,115.03 = 572.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.71/1,115.03 = 572.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.71x = 1,115.03 × 572.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.71x = 638,696.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,696.19/807.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.75

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