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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.80, 1,403.18 and 568.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.80, 1,403.18 and 568.67 is: 784.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.80 : 1,403.18 = 568.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.80/1,403.18 = 568.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.80x = 1,403.18 × 568.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.80x = 797,944.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,944.24/1,016.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.76

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