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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.60, 1,218.60 and 569.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.60, 1,218.60 and 569.20 is: 854.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.60 : 1,218.60 = 569.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.60/1,218.60 = 569.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.60x = 1,218.60 × 569.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.60x = 693,627.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,627.12/811.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.64

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