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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.15, 1,117.17 and 573.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.15, 1,117.17 and 573.99 is: 791.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.15 : 1,117.17 = 573.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.15/1,117.17 = 573.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.15x = 1,117.17 × 573.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.15x = 641,244.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,244.41/810.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.51

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