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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.85, 1,116.59 and 573.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.85, 1,116.59 and 573.28 is: 791.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.85 : 1,116.59 = 573.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.85/1,116.59 = 573.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.85x = 1,116.59 × 573.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.85x = 640,113.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,113.06/808.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.38

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