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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.36, 1,223.16 and 569.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.36, 1,223.16 and 569.36 is: 852.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.36 : 1,223.16 = 569.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.36/1,223.16 = 569.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.36x = 1,223.16 × 569.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.36x = 696,418.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,418.38/817.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.03

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