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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.46, 1,213.87 and 568.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.46, 1,213.87 and 568.07 is: 850.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.46 : 1,213.87 = 568.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.46/1,213.87 = 568.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.46x = 1,213.87 × 568.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.46x = 689,564.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,564.60/810.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.83

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