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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.47, 1,127.54 and 568.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.47, 1,127.54 and 568.86 is: 784.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.47 : 1,127.54 = 568.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.47/1,127.54 = 568.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.47x = 1,127.54 × 568.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.47x = 641,409.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,409.56/817.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.63

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