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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.50, 1,116 and 576.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.50, 1,116 and 576.30 is: 795.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.50 : 1,116 = 576.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.50/1,116 = 576.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.50x = 1,116 × 576.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.50x = 643,150.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,150.80/808.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.49

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