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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.36, 1,109.65 and 568.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.36, 1,109.65 and 568.32 is: 784.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.36 : 1,109.65 = 568.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.36/1,109.65 = 568.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.36x = 1,109.65 × 568.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.36x = 630,631.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,631.77/804.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.01

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