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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.74, 1,116.10 and 573.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.74, 1,116.10 and 573.12 is: 790.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.74 : 1,116.10 = 573.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.74/1,116.10 = 573.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.74x = 1,116.10 × 573.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.74x = 639,659.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,659.23/808.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.93

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