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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.51, 1,106.37 and 568.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.51, 1,106.37 and 568.23 is: 784.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.51 : 1,106.37 = 568.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.51/1,106.37 = 568.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.51x = 1,106.37 × 568.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.51x = 628,672.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,672.63/801.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.36

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