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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.97, 1,116.77 and 573.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.97, 1,116.77 and 573.41 is: 791.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.97 : 1,116.77 = 573.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.97/1,116.77 = 573.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.97x = 1,116.77 × 573.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.97x = 640,367.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,367.09/808.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.58

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