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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.65, 1,110.59 and 568.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.65, 1,110.59 and 568.82 is: 784.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.65 : 1,110.59 = 568.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.65/1,110.59 = 568.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.65x = 1,110.59 × 568.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.65x = 631,725.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,725.80/805.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.12

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