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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.68, 1,105.44 and 568.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.68, 1,105.44 and 568.80 is: 786.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.68 : 1,105.44 = 568.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.68/1,105.44 = 568.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.68x = 1,105.44 × 568.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.68x = 628,774.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,774.27/799.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.28

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