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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.84, 1,223.46 and 568.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.84, 1,223.46 and 568.80 is: 851.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.84 : 1,223.46 = 568.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.84/1,223.46 = 568.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.84x = 1,223.46 × 568.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.84x = 695,904.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,904.05/816.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.95

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