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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.68, 1,114.65 and 572.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.68, 1,114.65 and 572.70 is: 789.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.68 : 1,114.65 = 572.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.68/1,114.65 = 572.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.68x = 1,114.65 × 572.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.68x = 638,360.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,360.06/808.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.39

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