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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.08, 1,223.71 and 569.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.08, 1,223.71 and 569.09 is: 853.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.08 : 1,223.71 = 569.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.08/1,223.71 = 569.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.08x = 1,223.71 × 569.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.08x = 696,402.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,402.76/816.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.36

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