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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.82, 1,107.03 and 568.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.82, 1,107.03 and 568.54 is: 784.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.82 : 1,107.03 = 568.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.82/1,107.03 = 568.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.82x = 1,107.03 × 568.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.82x = 629,390.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,390.84/801.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.95

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