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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.71, 1,210.64 and 573.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.71, 1,210.64 and 573.62 is: 858.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.71 : 1,210.64 = 573.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.71/1,210.64 = 573.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.71x = 1,210.64 × 573.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.71x = 694,438.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,438.40/808.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.70

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