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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.59, 1,110.31 and 568.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.59, 1,110.31 and 568.29 is: 784.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.59 : 1,110.31 = 568.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.59/1,110.31 = 568.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.59x = 1,110.31 × 568.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.59x = 630,978.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,978.07/804.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.22

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