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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.98, 1,127.97 and 569.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.98, 1,127.97 and 569.18 is: 784.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.98 : 1,127.97 = 569.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.98/1,127.97 = 569.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.98x = 1,127.97 × 569.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.98x = 642,012.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,012.32/817.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.88

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