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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.28, 1,104.64 and 567.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.28, 1,104.64 and 567.68 is: 782.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.28 : 1,104.64 = 567.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.28/1,104.64 = 567.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.28x = 1,104.64 × 567.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.28x = 627,082.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,082.04/801.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.60

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