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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.62, 1,218.34 and 567.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.62, 1,218.34 and 567.58 is: 849.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.62 : 1,218.34 = 567.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.62/1,218.34 = 567.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.62x = 1,218.34 × 567.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.62x = 691,505.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,505.42/813.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.91

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