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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.68, 1,108.20 and 570.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.68, 1,108.20 and 570.80 is: 789.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.68 : 1,108.20 = 570.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.68/1,108.20 = 570.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.68x = 1,108.20 × 570.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.68x = 632,560.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,560.56/801.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.04

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