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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.74, 1,117.53 and 575.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.74, 1,117.53 and 575.46 is: 795.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.74 : 1,117.53 = 575.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.74/1,117.53 = 575.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.74x = 1,117.53 × 575.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.74x = 643,093.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,093.81/808.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.18

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