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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.24, 1,109.90 and 568.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.24, 1,109.90 and 568.28 is: 784.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.24 : 1,109.90 = 568.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.24/1,109.90 = 568.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.24x = 1,109.90 × 568.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.24x = 630,733.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,733.97/804.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.26

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