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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.54, 1,115.58 and 569.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.54, 1,115.58 and 569.81 is: 786.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.54 : 1,115.58 = 569.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.54/1,115.58 = 569.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.54x = 1,115.58 × 569.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.54x = 635,660.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,660.21/808.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.19

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