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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.08, 1,200.45 and 568.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.08, 1,200.45 and 568.53 is: 854.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.08 : 1,200.45 = 568.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.08/1,200.45 = 568.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.08x = 1,200.45 × 568.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.08x = 682,491.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,491.84/799.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.10

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