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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.58, 1,215.88 and 567.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.58, 1,215.88 and 567.58 is: 851.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.58 : 1,215.88 = 567.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.58/1,215.88 = 567.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.58x = 1,215.88 × 567.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.58x = 690,109.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,109.17/810.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.38

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