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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813, 1,216.92 and 568.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813, 1,216.92 and 568.80 is: 851.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813 : 1,216.92 = 568.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813/1,216.92 = 568.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813x = 1,216.92 × 568.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813x = 692,184.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,184.10/813
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.39

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