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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.92, 1,113.37 and 574.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.92, 1,113.37 and 574.64 is: 791.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.92 : 1,113.37 = 574.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.92/1,113.37 = 574.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.92x = 1,113.37 × 574.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.92x = 639,779.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,779.93/807.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.89

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