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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.24, 1,223.61 and 570.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.24, 1,223.61 and 570.69 is: 854.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.24 : 1,223.61 = 570.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.24/1,223.61 = 570.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.24x = 1,223.61 × 570.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.24x = 698,302.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,302.60/817.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.47

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