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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.08, 1,144.75 and 568.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.08, 1,144.75 and 568.18 is: 783.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.08 : 1,144.75 = 568.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.08/1,144.75 = 568.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.08x = 1,144.75 × 568.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.08x = 650,424.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,424.06/830.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.57

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