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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.68, 1,106.34 and 566.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.68, 1,106.34 and 566.68 is: 781.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.68 : 1,106.34 = 566.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.68/1,106.34 = 566.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.68x = 1,106.34 × 566.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.68x = 626,940.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,940.75/802.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.06

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