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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.73, 1,108.78 and 568.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.73, 1,108.78 and 568.02 is: 783.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.73 : 1,108.78 = 568.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.73/1,108.78 = 568.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.73x = 1,108.78 × 568.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.73x = 629,809.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,809.22/803.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.61

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