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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.19, 1,088.06 and 568.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.19, 1,088.06 and 568.23 is: 784.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.19 : 1,088.06 = 568.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.19/1,088.06 = 568.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.19x = 1,088.06 × 568.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.19x = 618,265.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,265.49/788.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.41

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