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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.59, 1,214.06 and 568.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.59, 1,214.06 and 568.20 is: 851.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.59 : 1,214.06 = 568.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.59/1,214.06 = 568.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.59x = 1,214.06 × 568.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.59x = 689,822.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,822.82/810.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.01

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