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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.96, 1,182.18 and 568.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.96, 1,182.18 and 568.16 is: 852.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.96 : 1,182.18 = 568.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.96/1,182.18 = 568.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.96x = 1,182.18 × 568.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.96x = 671,667.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,667.39/787.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.41

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