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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.50, 1,109.89 and 568.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.50, 1,109.89 and 568.79 is: 784.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.50 : 1,109.89 = 568.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.50/1,109.89 = 568.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.50x = 1,109.89 × 568.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.50x = 631,294.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,294.33/804.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.70

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