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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.97, 1,115.39 and 572.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.97, 1,115.39 and 572.41 is: 790.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.97 : 1,115.39 = 572.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.97/1,115.39 = 572.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.97x = 1,115.39 × 572.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.97x = 638,460.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,460.39/807.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.20

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