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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.35, 1,088.84 and 568.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.35, 1,088.84 and 568.01 is: 783.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.35 : 1,088.84 = 568.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.35/1,088.84 = 568.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.35x = 1,088.84 × 568.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.35x = 618,476.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,476.15/789.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.53

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