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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.52, 1,144.80 and 568.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.52, 1,144.80 and 568.08 is: 783.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.52 : 1,144.80 = 568.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.52/1,144.80 = 568.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.52x = 1,144.80 × 568.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.52x = 650,337.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,337.98/830.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.05

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