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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.32, 1,117.94 and 574.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.32, 1,117.94 and 574.70 is: 792.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.32 : 1,117.94 = 574.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.32/1,117.94 = 574.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.32x = 1,117.94 × 574.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.32x = 642,471.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,471.65/810.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.87

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