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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.72, 1,127.04 and 568.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.72, 1,127.04 and 568.53 is: 784.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.72 : 1,127.04 = 568.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.72/1,127.04 = 568.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.72x = 1,127.04 × 568.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.72x = 640,756.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,756.05/816.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.55

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