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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.68, 1,116.03 and 573.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.68, 1,116.03 and 573.70 is: 790.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.68 : 1,116.03 = 573.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.68/1,116.03 = 573.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.68x = 1,116.03 × 573.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.68x = 640,266.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,266.41/809.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.76

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