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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.92, 1,127.34 and 569.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.92, 1,127.34 and 569.70 is: 785.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.92 : 1,127.34 = 569.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.92/1,127.34 = 569.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.92x = 1,127.34 × 569.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.92x = 642,245.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,245.60/817.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.22

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