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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.84, 1,215.68 and 569.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.84, 1,215.68 and 569.88 is: 853.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.84 : 1,215.68 = 569.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.84/1,215.68 = 569.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.84x = 1,215.68 × 569.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.84x = 692,791.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,791.72/811.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.36

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