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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815, 1,219.92 and 570.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815, 1,219.92 and 570.80 is: 854.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815 : 1,219.92 = 570.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815/1,219.92 = 570.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815x = 1,219.92 × 570.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815x = 696,330.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,330.34/815
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.39

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