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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.58, 1,199.70 and 568.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.58, 1,199.70 and 568.04 is: 853.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.58 : 1,199.70 = 568.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.58/1,199.70 = 568.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.58x = 1,199.70 × 568.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.58x = 681,477.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,477.59/798.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.36

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