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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.48, 1,164.96 and 568

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.48, 1,164.96 and 568 is: 783.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.48 : 1,164.96 = 568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.48/1,164.96 = 568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.48x = 1,164.96 × 568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.48x = 661,697.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,697.28/844.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.56

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