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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.44, 1,151.28 and 568.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.44, 1,151.28 and 568.88 is: 784.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.44 : 1,151.28 = 568.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.44/1,151.28 = 568.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.44x = 1,151.28 × 568.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.44x = 654,940.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,940.17/834.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.89

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