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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.76, 1,088.04 and 568.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.76, 1,088.04 and 568.32 is: 782.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.76 : 1,088.04 = 568.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.76/1,088.04 = 568.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.76x = 1,088.04 × 568.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.76x = 618,354.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,354.89/789.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.97

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