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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.92, 1,115.13 and 572.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.92, 1,115.13 and 572.13 is: 788.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.92 : 1,115.13 = 572.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.92/1,115.13 = 572.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.92x = 1,115.13 × 572.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.92x = 637,999.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,999.33/808.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.71

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