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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.17, 1,115.09 and 575.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.17, 1,115.09 and 575.89 is: 793.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.17 : 1,115.09 = 575.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.17/1,115.09 = 575.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.17x = 1,115.09 × 575.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.17x = 642,169.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,169.18/809.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.61

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