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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810, 1,117.82 and 574.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810, 1,117.82 and 574.36 is: 792.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810 : 1,117.82 = 574.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810/1,117.82 = 574.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810x = 1,117.82 × 574.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810x = 642,031.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,031.10/810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.63

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